Search Ilkley planning applications
38 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Ilkley · updated daily · Bradford Metropolitan District Council
- Garden Flat 2 St James Road Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 9PYAwaiting decisionConstruction of single-storey rear extension on the lower-ground floor. Alterations to the fenestration of rear lower-ground floor window and Lowering of cill to window on front lower-ground floor. Adjustments to rear gound floor opening to accommodate extensionReceived 30 Oct 202626/03868/FUL
- 2 St James Road Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 9PYAwaiting decisionConstruction of single-storey rear extension on the lower-ground floor. Replacement of French doors with new window and alterations to the fenestration of rear lower-ground floor window. Lowering of front lower-ground window sill.Received 26 Oct 202626/03868/HOU
- 8 Westville Avenue Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 9AHAwaiting decisionT1 Birch - Reduce in height by 4m, to be left at 4m, to keep suppressed within compact garden and clear of the overhead utility lines.Received 23 Oct 202626/03798/CPN
- 9 Wheatley Road Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 8TSAwaiting decisionVariation of condition 1 (approved plans) and condition 2 (materials) of planning permission 26/00909/HVC: Amendments to the front elevation including omission of lower level brickwork and porch; reconfigured entrance beneath central gable with steps between planters retained; front windows rationalised and rendered façade as per the original 23/00166/HOU approval. Roofing material substituted with slate effect concrete tiles.Received 23 Oct 202626/03874/HVC
- Wayside Westwood Drive Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 9QXAwaiting decisionT1 Horse Chestnut tree, close to garages and neighbours house. Rotten at the base and tree surgeons advised felling required.Received 22 Oct 202626/03838/CPN
Planning in Ilkley
- Approved
- 81%
- 240 of 291 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Ilkley in the last 24 months, from Bradford Metropolitan District Council's planning register.
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LS29 439 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Bradford Metropolitan District Council
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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. 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 £470,110, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Ilkley area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Ilkley a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Ilkley has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ilkley 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.ilkley.org.
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In the last 24 months, 433 planning applications were submitted near Ilkley. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
The most common types were tree works (204), full planning applications (101), discharge of conditions (27). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate).