Ilkley, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ilkley, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · Town
About Ilkley
Ilkley, a spa town and civil parish in the City of Bradford, West Yorkshire, is located approximately 12 miles north of Bradford and 17 miles north-west of Leeds. Nestled in Wharfedale along the south bank of the River Wharfe, Ilkley includes the nearby village of Ben Rhydding and is known for its scenic beauty and historic significance within the Yorkshire Dales. This charming town presents various planning opportunities and developments for those interested in the area.
Population: 15,035 (2021)
District: Bradford
Website: http://www.ilkley.org
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £420,629 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bradford
- Parliamentary constituency: Shipley
- LSOA: Bradford 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ilkley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ilkley.
- 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 Ilkley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
55 planning applications found near Ilkley.
- - 36 Parish Ghyll Road Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 9NE
T1 7m Yew dbh 40cm, remove tree to allow more light as well as concerns regarding potential damage to wall next to path
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 38A Parish Ghyll Road Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 9NE
T1 - 7m Yew tree, dbh 40cm. Remove tree down to stump level to allow light into garden and to avoid injury from slipping on yew berries in autumn.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Land At Grid Ref 411478 447840 Back Alexandra Crescent East Ilkley West Yorkshire
Removal of 1x self seeded Ash tree. Request not to replant due to lack of suitable space in a split level, compact garden. It has minimal practical longevity in its location. It has already begun to m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 3 One Oak Parish Ghyll Drive Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 9PT
Lift Atlantic Cedar to 3m over garden, by lightly pruning end loading only. Prune to clear apartment window up to 3m. Recently lost large primary limb causing damage to boundary fence. Process fallen
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 1 Leeds Road Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 8DH
Internal conversion of the former hospitality property into 10 residential apartments
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 13 Bridge Lane Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 9HL
The subject tree is a mature English oak (Quercus robur) located within a residential garden. The tree has historically been pollarded on at least one previous occasion. This past management practice
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Manor House Museum Castle Yard Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 9DT
Submission of details required by condition 3 (Materials), condition 4 (Archaeological recording) and condition 6 (Insulation method) of listed building consent 25/03685/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 9 Victoria Close Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 9BD
Construction of single storey rear extension of the following dimensions: Depth of proposed extension from rear wall of original dwellinghouse: 5m Maximum height of proposed extension: 3.1m Height to
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 17 Oakburn Road Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 9NN
Single-storey rear extension and part garage conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Flat 1 Elm Bank 27 Grove Road Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 9PF
T1) Remove Cypress tree. For re-landscaping purposes, and to alleviate the need for constant reduction beneath the lines. The tree has outgrown its area and is becoming unmanageable. Request to replac
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Arundel Lodge 4 Wilton Road Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 9PG
Cedar. Number 1. Remove dangerous, unsupported tree situated on the edge of the banking, above the property, 2 Wilton Road. The root ball is bulging through the garden wall, the tree is not healthy an
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 17 Annandale Court Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 9SZ
17 Annandale Court Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 9SZ
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Ilkley Baptist Church 4 Kings Road Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 9AD
Non material amendment to planning permission 25/04082/FUL to alter the external door design
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 23 Lister Street Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 9ET
Submission of details required by condition 6 (External Facing and Roofing Materials) of planning permission 25/01099/HOU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Old Grammar School Skipton Road Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 9EJ
Submission of details required by conditions 3 (materials) and 4 (roof insulation) of planning permission 25/04431/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 14 St James Road Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 9PY
T1 Rowan - as shown in photo canopy to be reduced by 50-100cm. Current height 6 meters & 5 meter crown spread, with proposed works will leave 5 meters in height in and 4 meters in crown spread. Please
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Eldermere House 10 Grove Road Ilkley West Yorkshire
T1 Conifer - Fell. T2 considered under application 26/00353/CPN.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Eldermere House 10 Grove Road Ilkley West Yorkshire
T2 Crab Apple - 75% Dead Fell. T1 considered under application 26/00179/TPO.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Birchwood Court Ilkley West Yorkshire
T1 Silver Birch Tree - Prune to provide 2 metres clearance from the building - to provide adequate clearance between the tree and the building, preventing physical contact, reducing the risk of damage
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Ghyll Wood 29 Parish Ghyll Drive Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 9PT
Installation of a micro hydro system for domestic electricity production
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-01-05
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A brief summary of Ilkley in West Yorkshire
Ilkley, a spa town and civil parish in the City of Bradford, West Yorkshire, is located approximately 12 miles north of Bradford and 17 miles north-west of Leeds. Nestled in Wharfedale along the south bank of the River Wharfe, Ilkley includes the nearby village of Ben Rhydding and is known for its scenic beauty and historic significance within the Yorkshire Dales. This charming town presents various planning opportunities and developments for those interested in the area. The Town has a population of approximately 15,035 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bradford district.
Property prices in Ilkley show an average sale price of £420,629, 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 Ilkley a particularly low-crime area.
Ilkley has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Middleton, Ilkley. 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 Ilkley 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ilkley planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.ilkley.org. 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 Ilkley
In the last 24 months, 109 planning applications were submitted near Ilkley. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Ilkley.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Ilkley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ilkley were tree works (56), full planning applications (27), discharge of conditions (10). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 106 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 35 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 66 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Middleton planning applications
- Ben Rhydding planning applications
- Stead planning applications
- Denton planning applications
- Langbar planning applications
- East Morton planning applications
- Ousel Hole planning applications
- West Morton planning applications
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