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47 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Otley · updated daily · Leeds City Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 47 · received or decided in the last 90 days

17 Falcon Close Otley LS21 3EGAwaiting decisionPart demolition of existing outbuilding; construction of single storey rear extension; addition of roof lights to existing single storey roofing to side; associated landscapingReceived 11 Nov 202626/06248/FU
Asda Cross Green Otley LS21 1HEAwaiting decisionT1 Ash: Cut back by 1m from the building. T2 Cherry: Cut back and lift the tree to 0.5m above the storage cabinet. G5 Thorn hedge Laurel and Sycamore: Cut back the laurel and sycamore to the edge of the parking bay to a height of 3m. T7 Elder: Reduce by around 1.5-2m to match the height of the shrubs it is growing through. T9, T10 Alder: Crown lift to 2.4m above the path and car park.Received 5 Nov 202626/06267/TR
Unit 5 The Old Candle Factory Station Road Otley LS21 3HXAwaiting decisionRetrospective application for replacement roofReceived 3 Nov 202626/06063/FU
Land Adjacent To 63 North Avenue Otley LS21 1AUAwaiting decisionErection of one new dwelling with associated hard and soft landscaping worksReceived 2 Nov 202626/06025/FU
69 Boroughgate Otley LS21 1AGAwaiting decisionConsent, agreement, or approval required by condition 3 (Stonework sample) and 4 (Openings/Joinery details) of planning application 25/06681/LIReceived 29 Oct 202626/06134/COND

Planning in Otley

Approved: 78%; 87 of 109 decided
Decision time: about 8 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Otley in the last 24 months, from Leeds City Council's planning register.

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Around Otley

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LS21 262 applications in the last 12 months

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About Otley

Otley is a vibrant market town and civil parish located at a crossing point on the River Wharfe, within the City of Leeds metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire. With a population of 13,668 as of the 2011 census, the town comprises the historic area of Otley to the south and Newall to the north, which was previously an independent township. Situated in lower Wharfedale along the A660 road, Otley offers important connectivity to Leeds, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities. The town has a population of approximately 14,357 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Leeds district.

Property prices in Otley show an average sale price of £357,676, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Otley has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Otley 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 https://www.otleytowncouncil.gov.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Otley, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 140 planning applications were submitted near Otley. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (32), discharge of conditions (15), listed building and heritage (13).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Otley?

In the last 24 months, 140 planning applications were submitted near Otley. The approval rate is 78%.

How long do planning decisions take near Otley?

The average planning decision time near Otley is 58 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Otley?

The planning approval rate near Otley is 78%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Otley?

The most common type of planning application near Otley is full planning applications, with 32 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Otley?

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