Pool, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pool, West Yorkshire.
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Planning applications in Pool are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Pool
Pool-in-Wharfedale, commonly known as Pool, is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Lower Wharfedale, West Yorkshire. Situated 10 miles north of Leeds and 11 miles northeast of Bradford, it offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, being only 2 miles east of Otley. As part of the City of Leeds metropolitan borough and within the historic West Riding of Yorkshire, Pool presents various planning opportunities amidst its scenic surroundings.
Population: 2,308 (2021)
District: Leeds
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds North West
- LSOA: Leeds 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pool.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pool.
- 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 Pool based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Pool.
- 26/02996/TR - The White Hart Main Street Pool In Wharfedale Otley LS21 1LH
T1 Ash: Removal (see report attached). T2 Sycamore: Removal. (see report attached).
Status: Undecided | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-26 - - The White Hart Main Street Pool In Wharfedale Otley LS21 1LH
T1 Ash: Removal (see report attached). T2 Sycamore: Removal. (see report attached).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 15 Chapel Hill Road Pool In Wharfedale Otley LS21 1QY
T1 Holly: Prune back small branch ends to fence line. T2 Self Set Ash sapling: growing near to fence, spot marked orange,remove to ground level. T3, T4 Sycamore: Prune regrowth from base of main stem
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - 9 Manor Gardens Pool In Wharfedale Otley LS21 1NB
2 Leyland cypress: Fell and remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 9 Manor Gardens Pool In Wharfedale Otley LS21 1NB
Demolition of rear extension; construction of single storey side and rear extension; roof alterations including hip to gable extension with dormer window to rear; new rooflights to front; second floor
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 1 Mill Lane Pool In Wharfedale Otley LS21 1LR
T1 Large Spruce: Remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Old Pool Hall Main Street Pool In Wharfedale Otley LS21 1LH
Group of 10 Poplar: The tree closest to the streetlamp shows severe basal decay and significant limb dieback extending over the road. Due to the extent of decay and associated risk, this tree is recom
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Wharfedale House 21A Manor Crescent Pool In Wharfedale Otley LS21 1ND
Snake-Bark Maple: Fell and remove to ground level and grind stump to below ground level to prevent regrowth. Structural defects and stem decay presenting elevated risk of stem failure.(Please see encl
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Land South Of Pool Road Pool In Wharfedale Otley LS21
Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) to previously approved planning application 21/04988/RM (Reserved Matters application for 57 dwellings including provision of Public Open Space and associated
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Memorial Hall Cricket Ground And Premises Arthington Lane Pool In Wharfedale Otley LS21 1LG
Erection of a freestanding timber pergola incorporating a timber decking platform within the grounds of Memorial Hall
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 4 Mill Lane Pool In Wharfedale Otley LS21 1LR
Single storey side and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 15 Chapel Hill Road Pool In Wharfedale Otley LS21 1QY
T1 Horse Chestnut: To be removed due to poor condition from previous heavy pruning/reduction - see invalid reply T2 Sycamore: Lower south easterly side branches x 3 located around 1m above main union
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 35 Church Close Pool In Wharfedale Otley LS21 1LN
Conversion of the loft to habitable accommodation with rooflights to front and rear; porch to front; single storey extension to the side and rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 3 The Beeches Pool In Wharfedale Otley LS21 1TL
Conversion of existing integral garage to habitable rooms and associated formation of window to front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - 10 The Old Orchard Pool In Wharfedale Otley LS21 1RY
Conversion of integral garage to form a habitable room and replacement of garage door with a window; single storey side extension; new side window at first floor level; removal of rear steps and insta
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Field Rear Of 33 To 40 Church Close Pool In Wharfedale Otley
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 13 ( Street and Floodlighting ) to planning application 17/02068/OT
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - West Leigh Pool Road Otley LS21 1EQ
T1 Laburnum - Remove. Multi stemmed from the base, the unions are thoroughly rotten and the canopy is now mostly dead.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 7 Main Street Pool In Wharfedale Otley LS21 1LL
Two storey side extension; alterations to ground floor window to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 18 Park Way Pool In Wharfedale Otley LS21 1LD
Single storey rear extension including new stone boundary wall with timber panel and gate to side and increase height of existing boundary wall with timber panel to other side; new timber front door a
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 29 Millcroft Estate Pool In Wharfedale Otley LS21 1LT
T1 Silver Birch - Fell. Tree is estimated as being greater than 70 years old and is not healthy with fungi growing on main trunks. For which dead wood has been removed (approx two years ago) as furthe
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-04-01
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A brief summary of Pool in West Yorkshire
Pool-in-Wharfedale, commonly known as Pool, is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Lower Wharfedale, West Yorkshire. Situated 10 miles north of Leeds and 11 miles northeast of Bradford, it offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, being only 2 miles east of Otley. As part of the City of Leeds metropolitan borough and within the historic West Riding of Yorkshire, Pool presents various planning opportunities amidst its scenic surroundings. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,308 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Leeds district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Pool a particularly low-crime area.
Pool has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Leathley, 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Pool 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, Pool 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 Pool
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Pool. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Pool.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Pool were full planning applications (17), tree works (14), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 45% 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, 36 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 13 applications
Nearby Towns
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