Wetherby, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wetherby, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Wetherby are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wetherby
Wetherby is a historic market town and civil parish located in the City of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. Situated approximately 12 miles from Leeds and York, and 8 miles from Harrogate, it lies along the River Wharfe. As a key crossing and staging post on the Great North Road, Wetherby has long been a significant point of transport and trade in the region, making it a focal area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 11,710 (2021)
District: Leeds
Website: http://www.wetherby.co.uk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £453,055 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Wetherby and Easingwold
- LSOA: Harrogate 016E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wetherby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wetherby.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Wetherby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
45 planning applications found near Wetherby.
- - Bengal Brasserie Victoria Court Wetherby LS22 6JB
Single storey front and side infill extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - 1 Highcliffe Court Greenfold Lane Wetherby LS22 6RG
Sorbus aria (whitebeam tree) growing outside offices next to road and footpath. Crown lifting to 4metres. Crown thinning by 30%. Remove any branches affecting telephone wires.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - 4 Walton Road Wetherby LS22 6JJ
T1 Twisted Willow: Fell, fallen and split limbs present, the tree has lost a lot of limbs. Out grown location. T2 Sycamore: Fell. Outgrown location.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - First Floor 26A High Street Wetherby LS22 6LT
Determination for change of use first floor from offices to form 2no. one-bedroomed dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 6 Noble Crescent Wetherby LS22 7DU
T1 Sycamore: Lift the canopy up to 5m removing 2 limbs at the bottom. T2 Sycamore: Lift the canopy to 5m above ground level removing 2 Limbs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Walker Court, Units 2 And 3 And Rear Of Unit 1 Walker Court Audby Lane Wetherby LS22 7FD
T1 Ash: Fell. The tree is showing early signs of Ash Dieback and is situated immediately adjacent to the car park, presenting a potential risk to nearby users and vehicles. T2 Hawthorn: Fell. The tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 11 North Street Wetherby LS22 6NT
Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 5 (Cycle/Motorcycle Facilities), 7 (Construction Management Plan), 13 (Window Details) and 14 (Screen Details) of Planning Application 24/05402/FU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 11A Crossley Street Wetherby LS22 6RT
Change of use of first and second floor from commercial use to two flats
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 21 Market Place Wetherby LS22 6LQ
Conversion of existing Class E commercial unit to six individual Class E units; refurbishment and repair works including replacement windows, replace existing timber door with double doors and juliet
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 21 Market Place Wetherby LS22 6LQ
Listed building application for the Conversion of existing Class E commercial unit to six individual Class E units; refurbishment and repair works including replacement windows, replace existing timbe
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Wetherby Castlegarth Tennis Club Scott Lane Wetherby Leeds LS22 6LH
Erect floodlighting to courts 1, 2 and 3 of tennis club - NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT to 06/03065/FU - We propose to change the current Metal Halide flood lights to LED's. We will use the existing columns
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 30 High Street Wetherby LS22 6LT
Installation of one illuminated oval fascia sign; one double sided oval sign to existing projecting bracket; four sets of individual letters; new amenity board; poster case; new lantern; up down light
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Barclays 24 - 26 Market Place Wetherby LS22 6NF
Change of Use from vacant bank building to ground floor restaurant and first floor office space incorporating associated external works to the building including alterations to the fenestration and a
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Wetherby Castlegarth Tennis Club Scott Lane Wetherby LS22 6LH
Erect floodlighting to courts 1, 2 and 3 of tennis club & Nine 6m high floodlights to tennis club NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT to 06/03065/FU & 31/101/97 We propose to replace the current metal halide 'box'
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 11A Crossley Street Wetherby LS22 6RT
Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to mixed use comprising commercial, business and service (Use Class E) to ground floor and two flats (Use Class C3) to first and secon
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 1 Prospect Villas Wetherby LS22 6PL
T1 Yew on southern boundary - Reduce crown by 2m (reducing tree size by approximately one third). T2 Holly on eastern boundary - Reduce height by 2m and any low overhanging branches to public footpath
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 68 And 72 North Street Wetherby LS22 6NR
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 5 (Hard and Soft Landscape Works) of Planning Application 21/09406/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 33 Third Avenue Wetherby LS22 6JR
Demolition of detached garage; two storey side and single storey rear extension, incorporating open porch to front; associated alterations to landscaping and gate
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Swan And Talbot 34 North Street Wetherby LS22 6NN
Three sets of non-illuminated individual lettering signs; two amenity boards; four door plaques; two disclaimer signs; one illuminated projecting sign; one illuminated freestanding directional sign to
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Advertising | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Noble Crescent Wetherby LS22 7DU
T689, T690, T691, T692, T693,T694, T695, T696, T697, T698, T700, T702, T703 listed on the attached Tree Report to remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-10-15
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A brief summary of Wetherby in West Yorkshire
Wetherby is a historic market town and civil parish located in the City of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. Situated approximately 12 miles from Leeds and York, and 8 miles from Harrogate, it lies along the River Wharfe. As a key crossing and staging post on the Great North Road, Wetherby has long been a significant point of transport and trade in the region, making it a focal area for planning applications and development opportunities. The Town has a population of approximately 11,710 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Leeds district.
Property prices in Wetherby show an average sale price of £453,055, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wetherby a particularly low-crime area.
Wetherby has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Kirk Deighton, No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Wetherby includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Kirk Deighton SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Kirk Deighton. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wetherby planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.wetherby.co.uk. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Wetherby
In the last 24 months, 91 planning applications were submitted near Wetherby. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Wetherby maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wetherby were full planning applications (37), tree works (21), outline applications (12). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 90 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 48 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 33 applications
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