Ben Rhydding, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ben Rhydding, West Yorkshire.
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About Ben Rhydding
Ben Rhydding is a village located within the City of Bradford in West Yorkshire, England, and forms part of the Ilkley urban area and civil parish. Its proximity to Ilkley makes it an attractive area for prospective developments and planning applications, reflecting the blend of rural charm and urban convenience.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £424,179 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bradford
- Parliamentary constituency: Keighley and Ilkley
- LSOA: Bradford 001B
Crime Statistics
21 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 5
- shoplifting: 3
- burglary: 2
- drugs: 2
- other-theft: 2
- public-order: 2
- other-crime: 2
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- possession-of-weapons: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ben Rhydding.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ben Rhydding.
- 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 Ben Rhydding based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Ben Rhydding.
- - 76 Valley Drive Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 8PA
Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Highlands Rombalds Lane Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 8RT
Garden landscaping works to rear of property to include the construction of garden gazebo, the extension of the existing raised patio with new low level retaining wall, new circular seating area with
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 21 Margerison Road Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 8QY
Construction of single storey rear extension of the following dimensions: Depth of proposed extension from rear wall of original dwellinghouse: 3.4m Maximum height of proposed extension: 3.5m Height t
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Land At Grid Ref 413179 447167 Ben Rhydding Road Ilkley West Yorkshire
Group of trees between the points on the attached map - Prune to 3.5 metres above the highway, prune to 2.5 metres above the footway. As requested by Bradford Metropolitan District Councils Highways E
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 94 Valley Drive Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 8PA
Construction of single storey rear extension of the following dimensions: Depth of proposed extension from rear wall of original dwellinghouse:4.5 m Maximum height of proposed extension: 3.88m Height
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 88 Bolling Road Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 8QQ
Submission of details required by conditions 3 (roofing and facing materials), 4 (sliding gate materials and finish) and 5 (bird and bat boxes) of planning permission 25/02408/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 108 Valley Drive Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 8PA
Partial demolition of existing lean-to. Construction of single storey rear extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 32 Wheatley Avenue Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 8PT
The tree is a Flowering Cherry (Prunus X). The tree is in the front garden of 32 Wheatley Avenue and replaced a previous tree (a Laburnum) removed in 2007 by the previous property owner Rachel Barker
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - 6 High Wood Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 8SB
Conversion of double garage to habitable room, single-storey extension to front elevation of garage to form storage area, removal of flat roof to garage and replacement with pitched roof and enlargeme
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 2 Hydro Close Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 8RZ
Monterey Cypress - Remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - Land At Ben Rhydding Drive Ilkley West Yorkshire
Construction of detached dwelling or bungalow
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Kirkwood Residential Home 35 Moorfield Road Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 8BL
Conversion of residential care home to 6 No residential dwellings and alterations to include partial demolition, construction of first floor extension and landscaping works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - 5 Hydro Close Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 8RZ
T1 Cherry - Remove twin stemmed Cherry with split stem. Request not to replace due to lack of suitable space. T2 Birch, T3 Cherry & T4 Birch - Cut back as close to the edge upper garden level as possi
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Bradford | Date: 2024-07-15
View full details - - Rowangarth Rowley Drive Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 8BB
T2 Sycamore - Fell and replace. T3 Horse Chestnut - Crown lift to 5 meters high to clear neighbouring garden, thin tree by 20%. T4 Norway Maple - Crown reduce tree by 2 meters and crown lift to 4 mete
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bradford | Date: 2023-12-24
View full details - - Rowley Gates Rowley Drive Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 8BB
T15 Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) - Retrenchment pruning by 3m in height to natural growth points. Current height 16m. T16 Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) - Remove tree and stump - follow saf
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bradford | Date: 2023-08-17
View full details - 23/01368/HOU - 5 Belmont Road Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 8PE
Hip to gable roof conversion, rear dormer window and roof lights to front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2023-04-19
View full details - - Land To Rear Of Holme Grove St Johns Road Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 8QT
Construction of 3 bedroom detached dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Ben Rhydding in West Yorkshire
Ben Rhydding is a village located within the City of Bradford in West Yorkshire, England, and forms part of the Ilkley urban area and civil parish. Its proximity to Ilkley makes it an attractive area for prospective developments and planning applications, reflecting the blend of rural charm and urban convenience.
Property prices in Ben Rhydding show an average sale price of £424,179, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Ben Rhydding area recorded 21 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Ben Rhydding has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Denton, Ben Rhydding. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Ben Rhydding includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): South Pennine Moors SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Nidderdale; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): South Pennine Moors; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): South Pennine Moors Phase 2. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Ben Rhydding
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Ben Rhydding. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Ben Rhydding maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ben Rhydding were full planning applications (13), outline applications (7), tree works (6). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 12 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.