Oakwood, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oakwood, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Oakwood are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds North East
- LSOA: Leeds 037A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oakwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oakwood.
- 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 Oakwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
108 planning applications found near Oakwood.
- - 13 Well House Avenue Gledhow Leeds LS8 4BY
Single storey rear extension with flat roof, incorporating balcony on the top with metal fence/timber fence and steps to the side; Alterations to existing conservatory to the rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - 10 Wetherby Road Roundhay Leeds LS8 2QD
Change of use from two flats to one dwelling house with a single storey rear extension; Alterations to roof light to front elevation; Conversion of existing outbuilding habitable rooms, additional to
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - 7 Oakwell Mount Gledhow Leeds LS8 1RS
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a roof extension to form gable to side, dormer window to the rear and rooflights to the front
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - 48 Gipton Wood Road Gipton Leeds LS8 2RZ
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for an extension to the gable, dormer window to the rear and rooflights to the front
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - 48 Gipton Wood Road Gipton Leeds LS8 2RZ
Two storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - 49 Fitzroy Drive Gledhow Leeds LS8 4AG
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to previously approved Planning Application 24/06361/FU (Single storey front and side extension; Hardsurfacing to front and side; Removal of porch and access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - Nicholson Court Fitzroy Drive Gledhow Leeds LS8 4AP
Works lisited in the attache report. T341 Silver Birch: Sever the ivy and remove a 1m section around the lower stem to facilitate future inspection. T343 Silver Birch: Remove the dead stem to ground l
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - Flat 1 Ground Floor Tudor House 17 Oakwood Grove Roundhay Leeds LS8 2PA
3 x Self Seeded Sycamores: Wrapped in ivy to be removed and perimeter hedge cutting to overgrown shrubs, plus deadwooding of Oak tree to the rear of the property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - 26/02888/TR - Flat 1 Ground Floor Tudor House 17 Oakwood Grove Roundhay Leeds LS8 2PA
3 x Self Seeded Sycamores: Wrapped in ivy to be removed and perimeter hedge cutting to overgrown shrubs, plus deadwooding of Oak tree to the rear of the property.
Status: Undecided | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-20 - - 80 Copgrove Road Gipton Leeds LS8 2ST
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for an extension to the gable, dormer window to the rear and rooflights to the front
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - 9 St Margarets View Gledhow Leeds LS8 1RX
4.00m single storey rear extension, 4.00m to ridge height and 2.87m to eaves
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - 11 Upland Grove Gipton Leeds LS8 2SX
6.0m single storey rear extension, 4.0m to ridge height and 3.00m to eaves
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 11 Upland Grove Gipton Leeds LS8 2SX
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for an extension to the gable, dormer window to the rear and rooflights to the front
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - The Bungalow 19 Oakwood Grove Roundhay Leeds LS8 2PA
T1 Yew - Remove the limb with a splitting union growing over the neighbours drive back to the upright stem.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 43 Montagu Place Roundhay Leeds LS8 2RQ
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a detached outbuilding to the rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 2 Oakwood Mount Roundhay Leeds LS8 2JG
T1 Eucalyptus: Reduce back to the old reduction points, approximately 2m reduction in height and spread.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 619 - 621 Roundhay Road Leeds LS8 4AR
One illuminated fascia sign; one illuminated projecting sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 1 Oakwell Oval Gledhow Leeds LS8 4AL
Single storey extension to rear; part conversion of the garage to habitable accommodation; alterations to fenestration at side and rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 9 Oakwood Mount Roundhay Leeds LS8 2JG
T1 Sweet Chestnut : Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 7 Oakwell Mount Gledhow Leeds LS8 1RS
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for an extension to the gable, dormer window to the rear; rooflights to the front; extension of soil vent pipe (SVP) to side
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-25
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A brief summary of Oakwood in West Yorkshire
Oakwood is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Oakwood a particularly low-crime area.
Oakwood 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 Oakwood includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Oakwood 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 Oakwood
In the last 24 months, 205 planning applications were submitted near Oakwood. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 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 Oakwood.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Oakwood were full planning applications (84), tree works (78), outline applications (17). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 199 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 118 applications
- Refused: 23 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 61 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.