Wortley, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wortley, West Yorkshire.
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Planning applications in Wortley are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wortley
Wortley is an inner city area located one mile west of Leeds city centre in West Yorkshire. It falls within the Farnley and Wortley ward of the City of Leeds, making it a relevant location for planning applications and developments in the region.
District: Leeds
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds South
- LSOA: Leeds 090C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wortley.
- 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 Wortley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Wortley.
- - Unit 1 And Part Unit 2 Leeds Twelve Business Park Barras Garth Road Upper Wortley Leeds LS12 4JY
Demolition of the existing warehouse; erection of purpose-built industrial building including workshop, storage, and ancillary office/showroom space, with associated parking, servicing, and landscapin
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - 136 Blue Hill Lane Wortley Leeds LS12 4NY
Raised roof height to existing single-storey rear extension; removal of windows to side; new and replacement windows and door to side and rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 68 Blue Hill Crescent Wortley Leeds LS12 4PB
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for an extension to the gable, dormer window to the rear and rooflight to the front
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 28 Cliffe Park Crescent Wortley Leeds LS12 4XB
Part two storey, part single storey rear extension Rear window to proposed first floor bedroom and rear bi-fold door to proposed ground floor element. Proposed roof window to proposed single storey re
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - 67 Lower Wortley Road Lower Wortley Leeds LS12 4SL
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a dormer window to the rear and rooflights to the front
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 96 Blue Hill Lane Wortley Leeds LS12 4NU
Demolition of existing dwelling; erection of apartment building comprised of nine dwellings, with associated access, parking and landscaping works
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 170 Blue Hill Lane Wortley Leeds LS12 4NZ
Demolition of detached garage to side and outbuilding to rear; removal of external stairs to rear; construction of two storey rear extension with raised decking; roof alterations including dormer wind
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 41 Fawcett Lane Wortley Leeds LS12 4PG
T1 Sycamore - Full removal due to been in decline and large rot pockets within the lower trunk
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - Vision Depot Ltd 1 Wortley Moor Lane Upper Wortley Leeds LS12 4JD
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 4 of Planning Application 23/05396/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - 85 Blue Hill Crescent Wortley Leeds LS12 4PA
Single storey side/rear extension; render finish; replacing larger windows with smaller windows to front/rear; ground and first floor
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-05-15
View full details - - 69A Upper Wortley Road Upper Wortley Leeds LS12 4JN
Prior Approval for enlargement of a dwellinghouse by construction of an additional storey; the development will go 2.8m above the highest point of the existing roof
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - Cliff Oaks Fawcett Lane Wortley Leeds LS12 4FG
Retrospective application for new roof tiles to seven dwellings
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-05-19
View full details - - 132 Blue Hill Lane Wortley Leeds
Change of use of land to residential (use class C3); new driveway and dropped kerb NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT to 18/06771/FU to Increase 1.0m fence to 1.8m
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-05-17
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A brief summary of Wortley in West Yorkshire
Wortley is an inner city area located one mile west of Leeds city centre in West Yorkshire. It falls within the Farnley and Wortley ward of the City of Leeds, making it a relevant location for planning applications and developments in the region. It sits within the Leeds district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wortley a particularly low-crime area.
Wortley 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Wortley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Leeds - Liverpool Canal SSSI. 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, Wortley planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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 Wortley
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Wortley. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Wortley.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wortley were full planning applications (22), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 69% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.