Silsden, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Silsden, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · Town
About Silsden
Silsden is a town and civil parish located in the City of Bradford, West Yorkshire, nestled along the River Aire and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, and positioned between Keighley and Skipton. As of the 2021 Census, it has a population of 8,390 and encompasses the hamlet of Brunthwaite, making it a vibrant area for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 8,708 (2021)
District: Bradford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £215,586 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bradford
- Parliamentary constituency: Keighley and Ilkley
- LSOA: Bradford 007D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Silsden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Silsden.
- 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 Silsden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Silsden.
- - 12 Briggate Silsden Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 9JT
Change of use of existing upper floor from Class E commercial use to form 1 no. self-contained 1-bedroom flat with ground floor remaining in commercial use thereby creating mixed-use building
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Land At Grid Ref 404220 446127 Leeds And Liverpool Canal Towpath Silsden Keighley West Yorkshire
T1 Sycamore - Fell. The tree has cracked the beck wall so the owner would like to prevent any further damage and look at possible repair works. T2 Sycamore - Prune. The tree is roughly 18-20m from bas
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 2 Hunters Glen Silsden Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 9BY
T1 Sycamore - Dismantle and remove.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Land At Grid Ref 404740 446796 Brown Bank Lane Silsden Keighley West Yorkshire
Submission of details required by condition 22 (Tree Protection Measures) of planning permission 25/02042/VOC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - Land Off Bolton Road Silsden Keighley West Yorkshire
Submission of details required by condition (21) Tree protection fencing of planning permission 25/02042/VOC
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 10 Briggate Silsden Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 9JT
Change of use of existing office to hair and beauty salon with new shop front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 9 Monkmans Wharf Silsden Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 0DW
T1 willow - coppice to 4 metres. T2 willow - remove.
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 2 Bradley Avenue Silsden Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 9LT
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-06-06
View full details - - Kings Arms 9 Bolton Road Silsden Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 0JY
Removal of existing signage. Installation of 1 No externally illuminated projecting sign, 1 No externally illuminated fascia signboard, individual lettering affixed to the gable wall and 2 No non-illu
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - Land Off Bolton Road Silsden Keighley West Yorkshire
Submission of details required by condition 12 (noise mitigation) of planning permission 22/01184/MAF
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Land At Grid Ref 404108 446502 Back Briggate Silsden Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 9JS
Submission of details required by Condition 8 (tree planting) of planning permission 23/00013/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - 15 Cobbydale Way Silsden Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 0JW
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details - - 21 The Mallards Silsden Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 0NT
Garage conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2023-05-16
View full details - - 93 Bolton Road Silsden Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 0JT
Replacement of two single garages with one double garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2023-02-22
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A brief summary of Silsden in West Yorkshire
Silsden is a town and civil parish located in the City of Bradford, West Yorkshire, nestled along the River Aire and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, and positioned between Keighley and Skipton. As of the 2021 Census, it has a population of 8,390 and encompasses the hamlet of Brunthwaite, making it a vibrant area for potential planning applications and developments. The Town has a population of approximately 8,708 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bradford district.
Property prices in Silsden show an average sale price of £215,586, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Silsden a particularly low-crime area.
Silsden has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Steeton, Leeds Liverpool Canal, Silsden, Brunthwaite. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Silsden 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 Silsden
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Silsden. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Silsden.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Silsden slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Silsden were full planning applications (8), tree works (5), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.