How long do planning decisions take near Woodhouse (BD21)?

The average planning decision time near Woodhouse (BD21) is 69 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 Woodhouse (BD21)?

The planning approval rate near Woodhouse (BD21) is 79%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Woodhouse (BD21)?

The most common type of planning application near Woodhouse (BD21) is full planning applications, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Woodhouse (BD21)?

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Woodhouse (BD21), West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Woodhouse (BD21), West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Woodhouse (BD21) are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

District: Leeds

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £229,458 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bradford
Parliamentary constituency: Keighley and Ilkley
LSOA: Bradford 011A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodhouse (BD21).

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 Woodhouse (BD21) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Woodhouse (BD21).

- 9 Cheval Way Keighley West Yorkshire BD21 4FJ
Single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-04-23
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- 90 Woodhouse Road Keighley West Yorkshire
Change of use of shop with living accommodation to single dwelling house
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-02-26
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- 230 Park Lane Keighley West Yorkshire BD21 4RL
Single-storey garage to rear with extended garden area above, two-storey side extension, single-storey rear extension, hip to gable roof conversion and front and rear dormers
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-05-19
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- 28A Church Street Keighley West Yorkshire BD21 5HS
Change of use from training room (Use Class E(g)) to self-contained flat (C3)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-04-28
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A brief summary of Woodhouse (BD21) in West Yorkshire

Woodhouse (BD21) is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England. It sits within the Leeds district.

Property prices in Woodhouse (BD21) show an average sale price of £229,458, 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 Woodhouse (BD21) a particularly low-crime area.

Woodhouse (BD21) has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hainworth, Keighley Town Centre, Devonshire Park and Cliffe Castle. 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 Woodhouse (BD21) includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Woodhouse (BD21)

In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Woodhouse (BD21). Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 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 Woodhouse (BD21).

At 69 days on average, decisions near Woodhouse (BD21) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Woodhouse (BD21) were full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (5), advertising consent (4). Full planning applications account for 36% 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.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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