Guiseley, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Guiseley, West Yorkshire.
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Planning applications in Guiseley are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Guiseley
Guiseley, a quaint town in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough, is located in West Yorkshire, England. Once part of the historic West Riding of Yorkshire, it lies to the south of Otley and Menston, now serving as a north-western suburb of Leeds. This vibrant area offers a mix of residential and commercial opportunities, making it relevant for those exploring planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds North West
- LSOA: Leeds 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Guiseley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Guiseley.
- 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 Guiseley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
221 planning applications found near Guiseley.
- 26/9/00084/MOD - 1 Kingfield Guiseley Leeds LS20 9DZ
Erection of part two-storey, part single-storey front extension including new porch; erection of two-storey re to ar extension with Juliet balconies and new patio doors to the rear; alterations to the
Status: Undecided | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-12 - - 1 Kingfield Guiseley Leeds LS20 9DZ
Erection of part two-storey, part single-storey front extension including new porch; erection of two-storey re to ar extension with Juliet balconies and new patio doors to the rear; alterations to the
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - - Rei House Stables Ripley Lane Guiseley Leeds LS20 9NY
Demolition of equestrian buildings and construction of three dwellings
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Greenlands 3 Manor Farm Court Guiseley Leeds LS20 9PH
Single storey extension to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 11 Shaw Lane Gardens Guiseley Leeds LS20 9JQ
Single storey front porch extension; single storey rear extension; addition of dormer with windows to rear and roof lights to front forming rooms in roof space; alterations to windows to both sides; a
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Spring Wood Lodge 1 Town Gate Close Guiseley Leeds LS20 9PQ
New garden fence and patio area with canopy to side
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 3 Oxford Road Guiseley Leeds LS20 9AS
Change and use and alterations of existing commercial unit (Class E) and flat to commercial unit (Class E) and 2 flats with new rear dormer, replacement doors and windows and new steps to basement
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 3 Shaw Lane Gardens Guiseley Leeds LS20 9JQ
New solid tiled roof and alterations to walls and fenestration of existing conservatory; new ground floor windows to both sides of dwelling and enlargement of rear ground floor window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Orchard Court And Orchard Way Guiseley Leeds LS20 9HZ
Replacement of timber windows, timber cladding, soffits and fascias and rainwater goods
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 8 Springbank Terrace Guiseley Leeds LS20 9AG
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a rooflight to front; removal of front chimney stack
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 7 Oxford Villas Oxford Road Guiseley Leeds LS20 9AD
Irish Yew.: Reduce the height of the crown by 1m approx 30%. Lateral reduce of no more than 50cm on the south east side of the tree approx 25%.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 1 Queensway Yeadon Leeds LS20 9JL
Single storey side extension and porch to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 17 Shaw Lane Gardens Guiseley Leeds LS20 9JQ
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a dormer window to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - 24 Oxford Court Apartments Oxford Road Guiseley Leeds LS20 9AA
T1, T2 and T4 Sycamore, T3 Lime - Mixture of crown lifting and selective pruning to achieve approximately 2-3 metres clearance from the property roof, cutting back to suitable growth points in accorda
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 3 Frank Parkinson Homes Town Gate Guiseley Leeds LS20 9HY
T1 Lime, T2 Maple, T3 Cherry, T4 Lime, T5 Maple - Row of trees previously heavily reduced. Regrowth now overhangs carpark and residential street behind - Reduce all 5 trees in height and spread by 1.5
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 3 Oxford Road Guiseley Leeds LS20 9AS
Change and use and alterations of existing commercial unit (Class E) and flat to commercial unit (Class E) and 2 flats with new rear dormer, replacement doors and windows and new steps to basement
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-10-09
View full details - - 1 Kingfield Guiseley Leeds LS20 9DZ
Erection of part two-storey, part single-storey front extension including new porch; erection of two-storey rear extension with Juliet balconies and new patio doors to the rear; alterations to the roo
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-10-09
View full details - - 2 Carlton Drive Guiseley Leeds LS20 9NQ
Part first floor part two storey side extension; single storey front and rear extensions; new window to rear at first floor
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-09-10
View full details - - Gill House 35 Town Street Guiseley Leeds LS20 9DT
Wall mounted air source heat pump to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-08-20
View full details - - 5 Wells Road Guiseley Leeds LS20 9AE
T3 Horse Chestnut: Crown lift to 4m over the garden due to the branches been very low over the small garden and the patio area in shade most of the time also dropping leaves all the time and bird drop
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-08-18
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A brief summary of Guiseley in West Yorkshire
Guiseley, a quaint town in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough, is located in West Yorkshire, England. Once part of the historic West Riding of Yorkshire, it lies to the south of Otley and Menston, now serving as a north-western suburb of Leeds. This vibrant area offers a mix of residential and commercial opportunities, making it relevant for those exploring planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Guiseley a particularly low-crime area.
Guiseley 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 Guiseley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Yeadon Brickworks and Railway Cutting SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Guiseley
In the last 24 months, 178 planning applications were submitted near Guiseley. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Guiseley maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Guiseley were full planning applications (83), tree works (38), discharge of conditions (23). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 175 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.
9 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 8 were dismissed (11% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 132 applications
- Refused: 25 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 19 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- West Carlton planning applications
- Kelcliffe planning applications
- Westfield planning applications
- Menston planning applications
- Esholt planning applications
- Henshaw planning applications
- Nether Yeadon planning applications
- Yeadon planning applications
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