Airedale, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Airedale, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Airedale are administered by Wakefield Metropolitan District Council. View the full Wakefield Metropolitan District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Airedale
Airedale is a picturesque valley in North and West Yorkshire, England, named after the River Aire that meanders through it. The upper section, known as Malhamdale, stretches from Malham Cove to Airton, where the valley widens into Airedale. This area features key towns such as Skipton, Keighley, Bingley, Shipley, and Leeds, making it an important region for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £628,485 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wakefield
- Parliamentary constituency: Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
- LSOA: Wakefield 002G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Airedale.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Airedale.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Airedale based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
76 planning applications found near Airedale.
- - 3 Stansfield Drive Castleford WF10 3DB
Non material amendment to planning permission 22/01304/FUL dated 17.08.2022 (Two storey side extension) to alter the ridge height of the two-storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-05-20
View full details - - 46 Elizabeth Drive Castleford WF10 3SE
Single storey extension to side
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2024-05-20
View full details - - 46 Camden Road Castleford WF10 3LY
Proposed single storey extension to rear with a maximum projection of 6m, Maximum Height of 4m and a maximum eaves height of 2.3m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - 11 Royds Avenue Castleford WF10 3LQ
Replace existing bedroom window with french door and installation of Juliet Balcony
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2023-03-13
View full details - - Fairburn View Primary School Stansfield Drive Castleford WF10 3JX
Discharge of conditions 4 (Biodiversity), 5 (Drainage) and 6 (Cycle Storage) from approved application 21/02189/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2022-06-17
View full details - - 11 Birkhill Castleford WF10 3LJ
Erection of a detached dwelling on side garden to No. 11 Birkhill and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2020-08-27
View full details - - 9 Hobart Road Castleford WF10 3RX
Construction of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2020-02-05
View full details - - Leyland Service Station Leyland Road Castleford WF10 3SG
Erection of signage scheme in association with ATM to existing shop entrance at Leyland Service Station (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2019-08-07
View full details - - Redhill Infant School Queens Park Drive Castleford WF10 3JX
Demolition of main school building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2019-06-06
View full details - - Depot Austin Road Castleford WF10 3NN
Discharge of Conditions 9 (Boundary Treatments) and 10 (Verification Report) from approved application 18/00707/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2018-11-28
View full details - - Land To The North Of Queen's Park Drive Castleford WF10 3DE
Discharge of conditions 8 (Materials), 9 (Finished floor levels), 10 (Boundaries), 11 (Crime), 12 (Surfacing) from approved application 17/02805/OUT.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2018-04-06
View full details - - Queen's Park Drive (Land To The North Of) Castleford WF10 3DE
Reserved Matters application for 2 dwellings pursuant to outline consent 17/02805/OUT (dated 28.02.2018) for residential development seeking reserved matters for appearance and landscaping.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2018-04-06
View full details - - Fairburn View Primary School Stansfield Drive Castleford WF10 3DB
2 x canopies to southern elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2018-01-30
View full details - - Leyland Service Station Leyland Road Castleford WF10 3SG
Variation of condition 1 of planning application 12/01383/FUL (dated 25th September 2012) seeking to extend the hours of operation to 09:00 - 18:00 Monday to Saturdays and 10:00 - 16:30 on Sundays and
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2018-01-02
View full details - - Depot Austin Road Castleford WF10 3NN
Non-material Amendments to application 17/00174/FUL to add a car port to the side of plot 22
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2017-12-11
View full details - - Depot Austin Road Castleford WF10 3NN
Variation of condition 2 (plans - floor levels of Plots 3, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17, 19 & 20) relating to planning application 17/02190/FUL (originally approved application 17/00174/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2017-11-16
View full details - - Land To The North Of Queen's Park Drive Castleford WF10 3DE
Proposed construction of two new-build dwellings (outline including access, layout and scale)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2017-10-25
View full details - - Leyland Service Station Leyland Road Castleford WF10 3SG
External alterations to enclose car wash (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2017-10-20
View full details - - Depot Austin Road Castleford WF10 3NN
Discharge of conditions 3 (Construction Method Statement), 4 (Dust), 5 (Wheel Washing), 6 (Site Investigation & Remediation Strategy), 7 (Landscaping), 8 (Afforable Housing), 17 (Provision & Phasing o
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2017-07-21
View full details - - 11 Birkhill Castleford WF10 3LJ
New detached dwelling on side garden to No. 11 Birkhill (Resubmission)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2017-07-13
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A brief summary of Airedale in West Yorkshire
Airedale is a picturesque valley in North and West Yorkshire, England, named after the River Aire that meanders through it. The upper section, known as Malhamdale, stretches from Malham Cove to Airton, where the valley widens into Airedale. This area features key towns such as Skipton, Keighley, Bingley, Shipley, and Leeds, making it an important region for planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Airedale show an average sale price of £628,485, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Airedale a particularly low-crime area.
Airedale has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Airedale planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Airedale
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Airedale. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Airedale may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Airedale slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Airedale were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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