Woodlesford, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodlesford, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Woodlesford are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Woodlesford
Woodlesford is a suburban village located in the City of Leeds, West Yorkshire, approximately 6 miles southeast of Leeds city centre. Once part of the Rothwell Urban District, it now falls under the Rothwell ward of Leeds City Council. The village is positioned along the Aire and Calder Navigation, providing a scenic backdrop for potential development and planning opportunities in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Wakefield and Rothwell
- LSOA: Leeds 100B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woodlesford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodlesford.
- 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 Woodlesford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
237 planning applications found near Woodlesford.
- - 14 Holmsley Lane Woodlesford Leeds LS26 8RN
Gable end extension, erection of dormer with windows to rear and additional roof light to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - 24 Holmsley Lane Woodlesford Leeds LS26 8RN
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for an extension to the gable, dormer window to the rear and rooflights to the front
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - 1 Laurence Court Woodlesford Leeds LS26 8QY
Rowan: Remove tree is 3/4 dead and decaying leaning towards house. Holly: Crown reduction approx 2 mtrs height plus 2mts lateral reduction on left side (west). Will attach surgeon report Both in TPO 1
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - The Bungalow Pottery Lane Woodlesford Leeds LS26 8PH
Addition of another storey to existing property with two storey extension to side
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - Two Pointers Inn 69 Church Street Woodlesford Leeds LS26 8RE
Retrospective application for external children`s play equipment
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - 14 Beechwood Shopping Centre Church Street Woodlesford Leeds LS26 8RE
Consent agreement or approval required by condition 3 (access) of planning application 26/00011/FU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - Elm House 9 Alma Street Woodlesford Leeds LS26 8PN
T1 Cherry: Remove (fell) to near ground level and treat stump to inhibit re growth. (see submitted MWA Arboricultural Report) Reason: Clay shrinkage subsidence damage at the subject property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 11 Coniston Way Woodlesford Leeds LS26 8RR
Single-storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Applegarth House Applegarth Woodlesford Leeds LS26 8RQ
Installation of solar panels to roof and replacement rainwater goods
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Land Near Woodlesford Lock The Locks Woodlesford Leeds LS26 8PU
T1 Willow: Remove, due to the basal decay, replant with similar species. This is from the November tree survey by our qualified arboriculturist. This had remedial work approved and carried out in 2022
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Remedy Cocktail Bar Beechwood Shopping Centre 14 Church Street Woodlesford Leeds LS26 8RE
Retrospective change of use from hot food take away (sui generis) to drinking establishment with expanded food provision (sui generis)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Remedy Cocktail Bar Beechwood Shopping Centre 14 Church Street Woodlesford Leeds LS26 8RE
Part retrospective application for a raised deck to form external seating area; erection of replacement canopy and new boundary treatments
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 22 Beechwood Woodlesford Leeds LS26 8PQ
Single storey side extension and garage conversion to lower ground floor; Boundary fence and gate, external spiral staircase to garden, landscaping and site levelling works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 4 Holmsley Lane Woodlesford Leeds LS26 8RN
First floor front extension over existing single storey; associated alterations to windows to front
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Lane House Oulton Lane Woodlesford Leeds LS26 8NL
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for removal of external staircase to rear; alterations to windows and doors; and alteration to walling and roofing materials
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 9 Pottery Place Woodlesford Leeds LS26 8GR
Single storey side and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - Woodlesford Primary School Church Street Woodlesford Leeds LS26 8RD
T10 Ash - Fell as it is very close to a residential property and a concern that it could fall on pupils at the school The survey has identified ash die back on the tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - 29 Beechwood Woodlesford Leeds LS26 8PQ
Single storey side extension to form garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - 4 Needless Inn Lane Woodlesford Leeds LS26 8EH
Single storey side/rear extension; new roof lights to side/rear; part garage conversion to habitable room space and rendering/slate walls - NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO 24/06114/FU - Reducing the width a
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-05-29
View full details - - Woodlesford Primary School Church Street Woodlesford Leeds LS26 8RD
T1 Bird Cherry: Crown lift required over shed T3 Norway Maple - Crown lift over fence T4, T6 Ash - Remove major deadwood T10 Bird Cherry - Remove tree and root T11 Common Lime - Crown lift to 3m T13 S
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-05-28
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A brief summary of Woodlesford in West Yorkshire
Woodlesford is a suburban village located in the City of Leeds, West Yorkshire, approximately 6 miles southeast of Leeds city centre. Once part of the Rothwell Urban District, it now falls under the Rothwell ward of Leeds City Council. The village is positioned along the Aire and Calder Navigation, providing a scenic backdrop for potential development and planning opportunities in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Woodlesford a particularly low-crime area.
Woodlesford has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
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Planning Activity in Woodlesford
In the last 24 months, 94 planning applications were submitted near Woodlesford. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Woodlesford.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Woodlesford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Woodlesford were full planning applications (55), tree works (16), outline applications (9). Full planning applications account for 59% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 92 smaller schemes were submitted.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 63 applications
- Refused: 16 applications
- Awaiting decision: 15 applications
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