Arthington, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Arthington, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Arthington
Arthington is a linear village located in Wharfedale, within the City of Leeds metropolitan borough, West Yorkshire. As a civil parish, it had a population of 532 according to the 2011 census and falls under the Adel and Wharfedale ward, as well as the Leeds North West parliamentary constituency. This setting provides a unique context for planning applications, reflecting both its rural character and proximity to urban amenities.
Population: 537 (2021)
District: Leeds
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £336,978 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds North West
- LSOA: Leeds 004E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Arthington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Arthington.
- 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 Arthington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Arthington.
- - The Lodge Arthington Lane Arthington Otley LS21 1PH
Consent agreement or approval required by conditions 3 (stone cleaning) and 4 (repointing works) of planning application 26/00522/LI
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 1 And 2 Park Cottages Arthington Lane Arthington Otley LS21 1PJ
Two-storey rear infill extension to both semi-detached dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - The Lodge Arthington Lane Arthington Otley LS21 1PH
Listed Building Application to steam clean building using a DOFF system and lime pointing will be used to re point all external walls
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - The Grange Arthington Lane Arthington Otley LS21 1PJ
Listed building application for external alterations to form a sunken patio to rear incorporating steps and railings and drainage works; enlarged area of hardstanding to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-08-13
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A brief summary of Arthington in West Yorkshire
Arthington is a linear village located in Wharfedale, within the City of Leeds metropolitan borough, West Yorkshire. As a civil parish, it had a population of 532 according to the 2011 census and falls under the Adel and Wharfedale ward, as well as the Leeds North West parliamentary constituency. This setting provides a unique context for planning applications, reflecting both its rural character and proximity to urban amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 537 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Leeds district.
Property prices in Arthington show an average sale price of £336,978, 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 Arthington a particularly low-crime area.
Arthington 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Arthington includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Arthington 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 Arthington
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Arthington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Arthington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Arthington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Arthington were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (3), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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