Menston, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Menston, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Menston
Menston is a village and civil parish located in West Yorkshire, within the Wharfedale Ward of the Bradford metropolitan borough. With a population of 4,498 as of the 2011 census, it features key community amenities, including St Mary's Menston Catholic Voluntary Academy. The village has strong transport links to nearby towns, Guiseley and Otley, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and developments. The name Menston originates from the Old English term for 'settlement connected with Mensa.'
Population: 4,798 (2021)
District: Bradford
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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: Keighley and Ilkley
- LSOA: Bradford 002H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Menston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Menston.
- 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 Menston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Menston.
- - 37 Cleasby Road Menston Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 6HZ
Single storey rear extension and front porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 27 Newfield Drive Menston Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 6JQ
Hip to gable roof enlargement to original roof space with rear dormer window
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 14 Croft Way Menston Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 6LT
Dormer window to side
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 60 Leathley Crescent Menston Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 6DH
Single storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Chevin Park Former High Royds Hospital Menston LS29 6FS
Variation or removal of condition 17 (grassland and wildflower management plan) to previously approved planning application 16/04643/FU (Conversion of the former administration block and workshops to
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - 8 Orchard Grove Menston Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 6HL
Solar panels to south and east roof slopes, external wall insulation with render finish, air source heat pump and alterations to fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - 5 Garth Grove Menston Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 6LJ
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 22/02640/HOU for double storey side extension, single storey rear extension and front porch: To substitute drawings showing proposed ch
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - 25/01800/HVC - 5 Garth Grove Menston Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 6LJ
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 22/02640/HOU for double storey side extension, single storey rear extension and front porch: To substitute drawings showing proposed ch
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Norwood Avenue Menston Ilkley LS29 6GT
Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans) and 21 (landscaping) of previously approved Planning Application 16/07936/FU to allow for alterations to the site layout
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-03-14
View full details - - 20 Kingsdale Avenue Menston Ilkley LS29 6QL
Conversion of loft to habitable accommodation; velux windows and photovoltaic panels to the front and rear; additional bi-folding doors to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - 3 East Parade Menston Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 6NW
Two storey side extension. Loft conversion with 2 No front dormer windows. Formation of new vehicular access onto East Parade. Demolition of existing garage.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - 7 Norwood Fold Menston Ilkley LS29 6GS
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-06-12
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 6 Linton House 40 Norwood Avenue Menston LS29 6GT
Retrospective planning application for the erection of stables building, fencing and gates; change of use to horse menage
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-11-01
View full details - - 28 Cleasby Road Menston Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 6JA
Remove conservatory to rear elevation and replace with garden room and porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - Former Site Of Hare And Hounds 47 Bradford Road Menston Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 6BU
Submission of details required by condition 11 (site remediation) for variation of conditions 21/03842/VOC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Menston in West Yorkshire
Menston is a village and civil parish located in West Yorkshire, within the Wharfedale Ward of the Bradford metropolitan borough. With a population of 4,498 as of the 2011 census, it features key community amenities, including St Mary's Menston Catholic Voluntary Academy. The village has strong transport links to nearby towns, Guiseley and Otley, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and developments. The name Menston originates from the Old English term for 'settlement connected with Mensa.' The settlement has a population of approximately 4,798 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bradford district.
Property prices in Menston 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 Menston a particularly low-crime area.
Menston has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Menston, No data available for publication by HE. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Menston 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 Menston
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Menston. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Menston.
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 Menston were full planning applications (22), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (8). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 40 smaller schemes were submitted.
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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 18 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 18 applications
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