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Planning applications in West Yorkshire are handled by Leeds, Bradford and Kirklees. PlanPost monitors all of them every day.

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Sample of the planning applications builders are quoting on right now. Last 90 days.

1,782 live applicationsMostly Extensions (930)Updated this morning

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Northfield LaneWF4

New

Rear lounge extension with a maximum projection of 4.3m, a maximum height of 3.9m, and a maximum eaves height of 2.9m.

Extension

6 days ago8 Oct

Harrogate RoadLS17

New

Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for conversion of the garage to habitable accommodation

ConversionHabitable Space Conversion

6 days ago8 Oct

The RiseLS5

New

Construction of a garden outbuilding to rear

Outbuilding

6 days ago8 Oct

Woodbank Old Pool BankLS21

New

Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for demolition of existing side extensions and erection of a single storey side extension, single storey side/rear extension, detached garage block

ExtensionOutbuildingSingle StoreyRear ExtensionSide Extension

6 days ago8 Oct

Swincar AvenueLS19

New

Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey side extension

ExtensionSingle StoreySide Extension

6 days ago8 Oct

Peckover DriveLS28

6.00m single storey rear extension, 3.80m to ridge height and 2.50m to eaves

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionRidge Height Change

1 week ago7 Oct

Vesper WayLS5

Demolition of existing detached garage; single-storey side and rear extension; new window to side; new steps to rear

ExtensionOutbuildingSingle StoreyRear ExtensionDemolition

1 week ago7 Oct

The Firs Scarcroft LeedsLS14

First floor side/rear extension

ExtensionRear ExtensionFirst Floor Extension

1 week ago7 Oct

Denton AvenueLS8

Single-storey extension to side and rear; new window to side

ExtensionSingle Storey

1 week ago7 Oct

1145HD7

Prior Approval for change of use of commercial/business/service to one dwelling (within a Conservation Area)

ConversionConservation AreaPrior Approval

1 week ago7 Oct

438HD7

Listed Building Consent for installation of replacement windows and extract grille (within a Conservation Area)

HeritageReplacement WindowsListed BuildingConservation Area

1 week ago7 Oct

The Headlands Dean LaneLS18

Replacement pitched roofing with raised ridge height to existing outbuilding to form additional storey, with alterations to front fenestrations and stairs

OutbuildingRidge Height Change

1 week ago7 Oct

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Hesley RoadWF2

Part single, part double storey rear extension

ExtensionTwo StoreyPart Single/Part Two StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago7 Oct

Bracken ParkLS14

Three storey side extension with single storey rear extension and balcony to first floor rear; dormer windows to rear elevation; Alterations to ground floor rear including new sliding doors; single s…

ExtensionLoftConversionSingle StoreyThree StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago6 Oct

Surprise CottageLS21

Partial demolition of existing outbuildings; demolition of existing rear extension; raised roof height to create first-storey; single-storey rear extension; new and replacement windows and doors to f…

ExtensionOutbuildingSingle StoreyRear ExtensionReplacement Windows

1 week ago6 Oct

Weaver StreetLS4

Single storey extension

ExtensionSingle Storey

1 week ago6 Oct

Byrne CloseS75

Erection of a single storey side extension

ExtensionSingle StoreySide Extension

1 week ago6 Oct

HighwayHD9

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of garage/outbuilding to rear

OutbuildingNew/Detached Garage

1 week ago6 Oct

Town StreetLS12

Two storey side extension with new Juliet balcony to first floor side

ExtensionTwo StoreySide ExtensionFirst Floor Extension

1 week ago6 Oct

Beechfield New Farnley LeedsLS12

Demolish existing conservatory to rear; construct new single storey side/rear extension with patio area to rear and outbuilding to rear replacing garage

ExtensionOutbuildingSingle StoreyRear ExtensionConservatory

1 week ago6 Oct

Hough LaneLS13

Demolition of existing extensions and the conversion of existing dwelling into three with alterations including new and replacement windows and doors; erection of two new dwelling; associated hard an…

ExtensionNew BuildConversionReplacement WindowsLandscapingDemolition

1 week ago6 Oct

Ladybower Scotland LaneLS18

Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a dormer window to the rear and rooflight to the front

LoftDormerRoof Light/Velux

1 week ago6 Oct

Scotland CloseLS18

Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey side extension

ExtensionSingle StoreySide Extension

1 week ago6 Oct

Almshouse LaneWF2

single storey extension to side

ExtensionSingle Storey

1 week ago6 Oct

Ridgeway Gledhow LeedsLS8

Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for construction of a single storey side extension.

ExtensionSingle StoreySide Extension

1 week ago6 Oct

Tinshill RoadLS16

Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for an extension to the gable, dormer window to the rear and rooflights to the front

ExtensionLoftDormer

1 week ago6 Oct

Victor DriveLS20

Part first floor, part single storey side/rear extension and rendering

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago6 Oct

Allerton Grange RiseLS17

Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for an extension to the gable, dormer window to the rear and rooflights to the front; single storey extension to the rear and porch to the front

ExtensionLoftSingle StoreyDormerPorch

1 week ago6 Oct

Montagu CrescentLS8

First floor rear extension

ExtensionRear ExtensionFirst Floor Extension

1 week ago6 Oct

Highroad Well LaneHX2

Prior approval application for proposed single storey rear extension, extending out by 6 metres, maximum height 3.9 metres and 2.9 metres to the eaves.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionPrior Approval

1 week ago6 Oct

Rose Cottage Clifford RoadLS23

Demolition of single-storey rear extension, garage and detached two-storey outbuilding; construction of part two and single storey rear extension to form replacement two storey annexe with link to ma…

ExtensionOutbuildingSingle StoreyTwo StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago5 Oct

Hill Top CloseLS12

Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a dormer window to the rear with Juliet balcony and rooflights to front

LoftDormerJuliet Balcony

1 week ago5 Oct

Westfield LaneLS25

Erection of single storey detached outbuilding for use to house fitness equipment for 1-1 training classes

OutbuildingSingle Storey

1 week ago5 Oct

New LaneLS10

New porch to front

ExtensionPorch

1 week ago5 Oct

The MessageHD2

Erection of single storey front and side extension (within a Conservation Area)

ExtensionSingle StoreySide ExtensionConservation Area

1 week ago5 Oct

Daleside AvenueLS28

Two storey rear extension. Erection of outbuilding to the rear

ExtensionOutbuildingTwo StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago5 Oct

North Park Grove Lidgett ParkLS8

Demolition of the existing conservatory to the side; Erection of single storey side extension

ExtensionSingle StoreySide ExtensionConservatory

1 week ago5 Oct

Land AtHD3

Erection of two detached dwellings with garages, regrading of land and erection of retaining walls to form access and turning area from Lower Gate

New BuildOutbuildingRetaining Wall/Structure

1 week ago5 Oct

Becketts Park DriveLS6

5.00m single storey rear extension, 3.90m to ridge height and 2.50m to eaves

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionRidge Height Change

1 week ago5 Oct

Hare Park MountLS12

First floor side extension

ExtensionSide ExtensionFirst Floor Extension

1 week ago5 Oct

Buckstone AvenueLS17

4.00m single storey rear extension, 3.95m to ridge height and 2.95m to eaves

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionRidge Height Change

1 week ago5 Oct

Becketts Park DriveLS6

Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for an extension to the gable, dormer window to the rear and rooflights to the front

ExtensionLoftDormer

1 week ago5 Oct

West AvenueWF9

Single storey rear extension with a maximum projection of 4m, a maximum height of 4m, and a maximum eaves height of 2.9m.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago5 Oct

Carlton AvenueWF10

Conversion of garage to form extended habitable space.

ConversionHabitable Space Conversion

1 week ago2 Oct

Amberton RoadLS8

6.00m single storey rear extension, 3.90m to ridge height and 2.50m to eaves

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionRidge Height Change

1 week ago2 Oct

Syke RoadWF3

Outbuilding/decking to rear with handrail

OutbuildingDecking

1 week ago2 Oct

Seacroft Ambulance Station Ramshead ApproachLS14

Reburbishment and single storey extension to rear of ambulance station including the re cladding of the whole building, new windows and doors and solar panels to roof; creation of additional seven ca…

ExtensionSingle StoreySolar Panels/PVRender/Cladding

1 week ago2 Oct

Tyersal GroveBD4

5.00m single storey rear extension, 3.60m to ridge height and 2.50m to eaves

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionRidge Height Change

1 week ago2 Oct

Ivor Lodge Intake LaneLS28

Single storey side extension

ExtensionSingle StoreySide Extension

1 week ago2 Oct

Shadwell Park AvenueLS17

Replacement of existing carport to the side with single storey side exension

OutbuildingSingle StoreyCarport

1 week ago2 Oct

12-month application volume

West Yorkshire sees between 566 and 956 planning applications per month (averaging 812); recent months are steady.

Local intelligence

Know your patch: what gets built in West Yorkshire, by whom, and who approves it

The patterns behind the leads. Helpful when you're deciding which jobs to chase.

What's being built in West Yorkshire

Application volume by project type, last 90 days.

Extensions

930

New builds

121

Heritage

116

Loft conversions

Conversions

Outbuildings

Applications · 90d

1,782

vs 2,649 prior quarter

Approval rate

88%

374 decided

Biggest category

Extensions

930 apps

vs prior 90d

-33%

The three busiest councils in West Yorkshire right now are Leeds (3,438 apps in the last 90 days), Bradford (2,058) and Kirklees (1,805). Between them, that's about 410% of what comes through the area.

How councils in West Yorkshire compare

Approval rates, decision times and what gets approved most often. Last 12 months.

Leeds

38% of the area

Approval rate: 81%
Median decision: 7.6 wk

Most approved

Fascias Soffits100%
Side Elevation100%
Garden Office100%

Bradford

23% of the area

Approval rate: 88%
Median decision: 8.0 wk

Most approved

Patio100%
Annex100%
Internal Alterations100%

Kirklees

20% of the area

Approval rate: 87%
Median decision: 9.6 wk

Most approved

Habitable Space100%
Roof Light100%
Rear Elevation100%

Most active architects

12-month view

A Carter2 apps
Alder King Planning Consultants2 apps
Mr Alex Cowling2 apps
Mr D Kemp2 apps
Mr Jon Hampton2 apps

Towns we cover in West Yorkshire

16 towns, ordered by population.

Leeds536,280 residents · 802 apps 90d Bradford293,277 residents · 440 apps 90d Huddersfield162,949 residents · 120 apps 90d Halifax104,100 residents · 47 apps 90d Wakefield99,251 residents · 167 apps 90d Batley80,485 residents · 135 apps 90d Guiseley64,000 residents · 82 apps 90d Dewsbury62,945 residents · 123 apps 90d Keighley57,339 residents · 42 apps 90d Castleford45,106 residents · 14 apps 90d Morley35,776 residents · 18 apps 90d Hunslet33,705 residents · 84 apps 90d Middleton31,472 residents · 38 apps 90d Kirkburton26,439 residents · 41 apps 90d Armley25,550 residents · 75 apps 90d Pudsey25,393 residents · 64 apps 90d

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“The letters look better than anything I'd have put together myself. One landed on a £72k loft before the homeowner had even spoken to another builder.”

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Owner, CSK Property

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Construction

EST. 2012 · SHEFFIELD

14 Station Road
Sheffield S7 4RQ
0114 555 0192

The Homeowner
22 Laurel Gardens
Sheffield
S7 1DH

15 April 2026

Re: Your planning application at 22 Laurel Gardens

Dear Homeowner,

Congratulations on submitting your planning application for a loft conversion at 22 Laurel Gardens. It's exciting to see local homeowners investing in improving their properties.

I'm writing to introduce Oakwood Construction, a local building company that specialises in extensions, loft conversions and home improvements across South Sheffield. We've been trading since 2012, and everything we build is carried out by our own team rather than subcontractors, so someone is on your job every day and the work never stalls.

We finished a loft conversion much like yours on Abbeydale Road earlier this year: two bedrooms and a shower room, done in eleven weeks with the family living at home throughout.

I know the two big questions at this stage are what it will really cost and what it's like to live through the build. Those are exactly the things I'd rather set out honestly with you before you commit to anything.

If you'd like to discuss your plans or would welcome a free, no-obligation consultation, I'd be happy to visit at a time that suits you. Call me on 0114 555 0192, or scan the code below to see examples of our recent work.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,

Dave Morgan

Director · Oakwood Construction

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