90 Church Lane Methley Leeds LS26 9EG
Decided
26/00535/TR
Description
There is one large tree at the end of our drive, propose to prune secondary growth to facilitate 1m distance around overhead cables as agreed through amendment 09/03/26
4.8/10
Planning Authority Score
#154 of 277
Leeds is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #86 out of 277. 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%) #221 of 277
84%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #237 of 277
80%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #86 of 277
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #111 of 277
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