Drighlington Parish Council is a Statutory Consultee on Planning matters.

The Parish Council does not discuss any planning matters.

Please see below a link to the Leeds City Council planning portal, where all applications and decisions are available to view.

Link: View and comment on planning applications

If you are developing a property or site

Planning permission is generally required for carrying out any form of ‘development’ and this includes the use of land and outbuildings as well as the more obvious construction or alteration of buildings. Consent is also required from Leeds City Council for works which alter, extend or would result in the demolition of – or even part of – a Listed Building or properties within a Conservation.

Some small-scale operations do not require planning permission. These are referred to as ‘Permitted Development’. You still need to check whether approval is needed before starting work. Guidance, information and how to apply is available on: