Planning Appeals in Leeds City Council
Leeds City Council has had 1,881 planning appeal decisions recorded, with a 29.1% success rate (appeals allowed or part-allowed). Data spans from 2015 to 2026.
Total Appeals
1,881
Success Rate
27%
Allowed, of decided appeals
Appeals Allowed
457
of 1,670 decided
Appeals Dismissed
1,183
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Across 1,670 decided appeals, Leeds City Council allows 27% — versus 30% nationally.
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| Appeal Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Prior Approval | 291 | 15.5% |
| Full Planning | 263 | 14.0% |
| Minor Commercial | 90 | 4.8% |
| Commercial | 51 | 2.7% |
| Outline Planning | 24 | 1.3% |
| Hearing | 5 | 0.3% |
| Inquiry | 5 | 0.3% |
About this data
This page shows aggregate statistics for planning appeals handled by Leeds City Council. Data is sourced from the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) and the Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA). Success rate is calculated as the proportion of decided appeals (excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending cases) that were allowed or part-allowed. Statistics are updated daily.
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