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Planning in Oulton

Approved
81%
114 of 137 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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Around Oulton

Postcode districts

LS26 255 applications in the last 12 monthsLS28 335 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Leeds City Council

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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. It sits within the Leeds district.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Oulton 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Oulton, 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, 170 planning applications were submitted near Oulton. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (86), tree works (30), outline applications (11). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

9 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 7 were dismissed (22% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Oulton?
In the last 24 months, 170 planning applications were submitted near Oulton. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Oulton?
The average planning decision time near Oulton is 59 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 Oulton?
The planning approval rate near Oulton is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Oulton?
The most common type of planning application near Oulton is full planning applications, with 86 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Oulton?
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