Oulton, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oulton, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Oulton are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Oulton
Oulton is a village located in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England, positioned between Leeds and Wakefield. It is situated at the junction of the A639 and A642 roads, making it an accessible area for development. Once a distinct settlement, Oulton has now expanded to adjoin the village of Woodlesford, reflecting its growth and integration within the local region.
District: Leeds
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Selby
- LSOA: Leeds 103C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oulton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oulton.
- 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 Oulton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
517 planning applications found near Oulton.
- - 16 - 18 Calverley Road Oulton Leeds LS26 8JQ
Conversion of existing detached garage outbuilding to form residential annexe; creation of additional storey with rooms in loft space and access staircase to side
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - 16 - 18 Calverley Road Oulton Leeds LS26 8JQ
Listed building application for conversion of existing detached garage outbuilding to form residential annexe; creation of additional storey with rooms in loft space and access staircase to side
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - Wansfell 33 Farrer Lane Oulton Leeds LS26 8JP
T1 to T3 Crown Raise to 5.2m Highwat specification
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - 134 Aberford Road Woodlesford Leeds LS26 8LG
Dormer window to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 125 Aberford Road Woodlesford Leeds LS26 8LQ
T1 Lime: Remove.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - Barn At 4 Bentley Square Oulton Leeds LS26 8JF
Listed building application for the addition of glass sliding doors internally behind the existing large timber doors on the east and west elevation of the barn
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - 28 Park Road Oulton Leeds LS26 8FX
Single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-13
View full details - 26/01986/TR - 38 Leeds Road Oulton Leeds LS26 8JU
T1 Willow: Reduction in height of 5m.
Status: Undecided | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-05 - - 38 Leeds Road Oulton Leeds LS26 8JU
T1 Willow: Reduction in height of 5m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 12 All Saints Road Woodlesford Leeds LS26 8NB
Demolition of outbuilding to side and construction of part two storey, part single storey side extension with roof light
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 4 Calverley Road Oulton Leeds LS26 8JQ
2 x Lombardy Poplars: Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 1 Chapel Yard Oulton Leeds LS26 8JG
Removal of old porch to replace with new proch to front; part two storey, part single storey side/rear extensions; garage conversion to habitable room space, large window replacing garage door to fron
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 5 Bentley Square Oulton Leeds LS26 8JF
Consent agreement or approval required by conditions 3 (render method statement), 5 (window details), 6 (underfloor heating details) and 7 (replacement stair details) of planning application 25/04793/
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 39 Park Road Oulton Leeds LS26 8FX
Single storey rear extension; Rooflights to the front, double dormer windows to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 28 All Saints Drive Woodlesford Leeds LS26 8NF
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a dormer window to the rear and rooflights to the front
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 5 Bentley Square Oulton Leeds LS26 8JF
Consent agreement or approval required by conditions 3 (render method statement), 5 (window details), 6 (underfloor heating details) and 7 (replacement stair details) of planning application 25/04794/
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 182 Aberford Road Woodlesford Leeds LS26 8LG
Demolition of existing conservatory and rear porch; construction of single storey side extension NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT to 25/06267/FU Amendment of approved door to utility
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 39 Fleet Lane Oulton Leeds LS26 8HT
Raising roof height to side/rear with new pitched roof and alterations to patio door to rear
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 1 Farrer Lane Oulton Leeds LS26 8JP
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for replacement white, uPVC timber effect windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 134 Aberford Road Woodlesford Leeds LS26 8LG
Conversion of a dwelling house to form two self contained flats, together with a single storey rear extension and a rear dormer incorporating windows, including the retention or restoration of the exi
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-18
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A brief summary of Oulton in West Yorkshire
Oulton is a village located in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England, positioned between Leeds and Wakefield. It is situated at the junction of the A639 and A642 roads, making it an accessible area for development. Once a distinct settlement, Oulton has now expanded to adjoin the village of Woodlesford, reflecting its growth and integration within the local region. It sits within the Leeds district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Oulton a particularly low-crime area.
Oulton 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.
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Planning Activity in Oulton
In the last 24 months, 158 planning applications were submitted near Oulton. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 Oulton.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Oulton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Oulton were full planning applications (88), tree works (31), outline applications (12). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 154 smaller schemes were submitted.
11 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 10 were dismissed (9% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 107 applications
- Refused: 22 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 27 applications
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