RothwellLS26
The groundwork behind the extension.
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The Rothwell brief
For an extension around Rothwell, Woodlesford or Methley, the first useful drawing is often the one showing what is already beneath and beside the proposed footprint. Drains, neighbouring structures and changes in level can alter the design before materials or kitchen layouts are finalised.
Preparation guidance, not a survey of your property. The location photograph shows the area; it is not evidence of work by ATR.
LS26 / 01
Locate drainage instead of guessing from covers
Bring to the conversationA drainage plan and photographs of all accessible covers.
Why this matters
Record visible inspection chambers and obtain available drainage information. Ask whether further investigation is needed to establish the route and ownership of pipes before foundations or new floor levels are agreed.
LS26 / 02
Keep site history and water checks separate
Bring to the conversationAny ground or mining reports and the site’s level survey.
Why this matters
Use mining information where relevant to the site history and the Environment Agency checker for area water risks. These answer different questions; neither replaces an investigation of the proposed footprint.
The address matters
Rothwell.
The local detail.
Planning records, local maps and the checks relevant to your brief.
Find your councilLocal maps & character documents2 resources
Selected links from the council’s directory. Use the named area and boundary to check relevance to your property; these documents do not apply to the whole postcode.
Rothwell: appraisal document (PDF 4.5MB) Woodlesford: appraisal document (PDF 2.1MB)Leeds City Council2 resources
Find earlier decisions and check the relevant conservation boundary for your address.
Planning history Conservation maps & appraisalsMining Remediation Authority1 resource
Check the proposed site and the assessment guidance. A postcode alone does not establish ground conditions or a need for specialist foundations.
Mining risk guidance & map routeEnvironment Agency1 resource
An area-level starting point for water-risk checks, not a prediction for an individual property or a diagnosis of drainage defects.
Check long-term flood riskUse the full address and site boundary. A postcode does not establish permissions or site conditions. Resources reviewed 16/10/2026.
ATR Developments
Your next step
in Rothwell.
Discuss your project Scope and availability confirmed after a conversation and site assessment.