Racecourse Approach Wetherby Leeds LS22 5EG

Decided 26/9/00015/MOD
Council
Date received
29 Jan 2026
Date validated
29 Jan 2026
Postcode
LS22 5EG

Description

Outline application for 800 dwellings, primary school, convenience store (up to 372 sqm), PoS and landscaping NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT to 17/02594/OT Amend the trigger point of condition 33 to be prior to the occupation of the 100th dwelling, Enhanements of Carr Lane including the carriageway as well as facilities for pedestrians cyclists and horses, Footway / cycleway improvemetns crossing facilites beween junction 46 of the A1(M) and the northern most racecourse approach site access, All site access works from Racecourse Approach and Improvements to York Road including a footway along the northern flank west of the Avenue

4.8/10
Planning Authority Score
#156 of 282

Leeds is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #88 out of 282. Leeds is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 84% approved vs 90% nationally.

Leeds decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #226 of 282
84%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #242 of 282
80%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #88 of 282
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #114 of 282
70%
Minor dwellings approved
213 decided (1-9 homes)
89%
Major dwellings approved
37 decided (10+ homes)
68%
Change of use approved
250 decided
3,649
Total decisions
606 refused in 2025