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Leeds City Council
Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Leeds City Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
4,996Searchable applications
0Recorded as pending
81%Approval rate · 3,117 approved or refused records
607Refused applications

2,510 approved · 607 refused · 89 withdrawn. Most recent record check: 14 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.

Conservation areas80 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas1 mapped area records1 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified

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More application records

  1. Current26/05262/TR

    T1 Holly: To re-pollard the holly, approximately to head height. (180 cm from ground level).

    24 Ravens Mount Pudsey LS28 9HT

    Received Not published
  2. Decided26/05263/TR

    T1 Sycamore: To draw back away from the existing building to give a clearance of approximately 2m.

    25 Granby Grove Headingley Leeds LS6 3BE

    Received Not published
  3. Current26/05264/TR

    T1 Scotts Pine: To draw back the western aspect by approximately 2.5m to give clearance from the property.

    5 Woodsley View Adel Leeds LS16 8FQ

    Received Not published
  4. Decided26/05265/TR

    T1 Copper Beech: To reduce and shape by approximately 1.5-2m.

    1 New Street Close Pudsey LS28 8QF

    Received Not published
  5. Decided26/05266/TR

    Armley MoorHigh Priority: T283, T287, T290 to remove to ground level.Very High Priority: T289 to pollard back to scaffold limbs and leaving a 12m stem.Charlie Cake ParkHigh Priority: T296 to remove and grind the stump.T298 to remove the dead hanger.T299 to remove storm damaged branches in the upper crown.Hill Top Moor:Very High Priority: T306 to remove to ground level and stack the brash in habitat piles.

    Land Opp 93 Town Street Armley Leeds LS12 3HD

    Received Not published
  6. Current26/05267/TR

    Ground works and associated root pruning/ severance of T2 (Lime), T3 (Horse Chestnut) and T4 (Oak) to facilitate installation of a root barrier 30m in length and 4m in depth.

    The Bungalow Tower Place Armley Leeds LS12 3SH

    Received Not published
  7. Decided26/05268/TR

    All trees identified are wild-set sycamore with the exception of 4 ash trees (specifically noted) and a cherry tree.Due to precarious access, specific trees are difficult to photograph and identify, but descriptions are provided alongside photographs to detail the extent and visual impact of the works.

    Station House 1 Station Lane Woodlesford Leeds LS26 8RA

    Received Not published
  8. Current26/05269/FU

    Refurbishment and alterations to Morley Community Church (Zion Chapel), including a new accessible ramp and stepped entrance, internal reconfiguration, accessible WC, improved kitchen, creche and storage facilities, external path and lighting improvements, landscaping, signage, external storage, and associated alterations to windows, doors, render and brickwork.

    Zion House Merlyn Rees Avenue Morley Leeds LS27 9SL

    Received Not published
  9. Decided26/05270/TR

    T1- Goat Willow tree must be removed.

    Flat 2 80 Harrogate Road Moortown Leeds LS7 4LZ

    Received Not published
  10. Current26/05271/COND

    Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 3 (Materials) of Planning Application 26/01713/FU

    37 Rein Road Tingley LS27 0HZ

    Received Not published
  11. Decided26/05273/TR

    There is a tree, which although still alive and it flowered in spring, has a rotten trunk. I think the only thing that is holding it up is the ivy. I would like to cut this tree down as it is dangerous and unsightly. Emergency 5 day notice tree work.

    56 Boroughgate Otley LS21 1AE

    Received Not published
  12. Decided26/05274/COND

    Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 6 (soil test methodology) to planning application 18/04579/FU

    Midland Mills Silver Street Holbeck Leeds LS11 9YW

    Received Not published
  13. Decided26/05275/TR

    T1 Sycamore: Crown lift to 4m all round (permission was previously granted for this for an application from Ebor House, but not carried out). Reduce the top, south eastern corner of the tree down by approx 2m (see photo and top red line indicating finished height). Reduce 2 x minor/tertiary branches by 1.5m, directly overhanging patio area to limit bird mess.

    Ebor House 105 Commercial Street Rothwell Leeds LS26 0QD

    Received Not published
  14. Current26/05276/TR

    Emergency Tree Works: Remove dead tree.

    Old Orchards Springs Lane Walton Wetherby LS23 7DL

    Received Not published
  15. Current26/05279/FU

    Cladding remediation works comprising the removal of existing non-compliant external wall cladding materials and their replacement with a compliant external facade system, together with associated insulation, fire-stopping and ancillary works.

    Ingledew Court Harrogate Road Moortown Leeds LS17 8TP

    Received Not published
  16. Current26/05280/CLP

    Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for single storey extensions to the side and rear; porch to front; internal alterations; replacement windows and doors

    The Orchard Bullough Lane Rothwell Leeds LS26 0JY

    Received Not published
  17. Current26/05281/FU

    Demolition of outbuilding, gate and boundary wall to rear; retrospective change of use of basement, first floor and second floor of office to form three flats; associated internal and external alterations including a dormer window to rear, ground floor window to side, basement door to rear, replacement UPVC windows and boiler flue to front elevation.

    19 Hanover Square Woodhouse Leeds LS3 1AP

    Received Not published
  18. Current26/05282/DHH

    6.00m single storey rear extension, 3.00m to ridge height and 3.00m to eaves

    21 Easterly Crescent Gipton Leeds LS8 2SG

    Received Not published
  19. Current26/05283/LI

    Listed building application for new signage to Merrion Street elevation including reclaimed timber to signage fascia with one set of illuminated individual letters; addition of spotlights; one hanging sign with external lighting

    9A Merrion Street Leeds LS1 6PQ

    Received Not published
  20. Current26/05284/FU

    Demolition of existing side extension; construction of part two storey, part single storey side/rear extension and log flue to rear

    61 Church Close Pool In Wharfedale Otley LS21 1LW

    Received Not published
  21. Current26/05285/FU

    Retrospective application for outdoor exercise equipment to car park

    David Lloyd Leisure Tongue Lane Meanwood Leeds LS6 4QW

    Received Not published
  22. Current26/05286/FU

    Retrospective use of tennis courts for car parking

    David Lloyd Leisure Tongue Lane Meanwood Leeds LS6 4QW

    Received Not published
  23. Current26/05287/ADV

    New signage to Merrion Street elevation including reclaimed timber to signage fascia with one set of illuminated individual letters; addition of spotlights; one hanging sign with external lighting

    9A Merrion Street Leeds LS1 6PQ

    Received Not published
  24. Current26/05288/CLP

    Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for use as private hire operator base

    69 Easterly Crescent Gipton Leeds LS8 2SG

    Received Not published

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What these statistics cover

These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Leeds City Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.

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