Windows and doors in Leeds
10,543 applications since 2020. 8,120 approved and 1,508 refused. Refused: about 1 in 6 here, about 1 in 9 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Materials and look similar to the existing house
- New upper-floor side windows obscure-glazed and fixed below 1.7 m
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,413 | 900 | 213 |
| 2025 | 1,779 | 1,390 | 303 |
| 2024 | 1,633 | 1,279 | 251 |
| 2023 | 1,397 | 1,090 | 202 |
| 2022 | 1,432 | 1,141 | 192 |
| 2021 | 1,646 | 1,304 | 201 |
| 2020 | 1,243 | 1,016 | 146 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirklees | 751 | 80 | about 1 in 10 |
| Wakefield | 834 | 31 | about 1 in 28 |