Oulton Academy redevelopment consultation 4 November 2025

Drop-in community consultation event Tuesday 4 November 2025 16:15 – 19:00 at Oulton Academy (Performing Arts Hall).

Crematorium proposed by Horizon Cremation

Horizon Cremation are proposing to build a crematorium on Methley Lane. The planning application (25/06026/FU) is available to view and have your say, comments should be submitted by 12 December. 

Horizon Cremation held a drop-in exhibition at Oulton Institute on Wednesday 15 October. An overview of their plans can be found online at www.horizon-consultation.co.uk.

We have arranged for printed reference copies to be available to view at the following four locations:

• Rothwell Library
• rivers MEET Café
• The Layby Café
• Oulton Institute

Conservation Area Heritage Walks

Guided walking tours of Oulton and Woodlesford to discover our heritage assets:

Friday 19 September 6pm

Saturday 20 September 2pm

Sunday 21 September 2pm

Come join us for a leisurely stroll through the beautiful Woodlesford and Oulton Conservation Areas!  These are in-person events. Explore our villages and learn about the local historical buildings while enjoying a breath of fresh air.

Book your place now

Don't miss our Community Fair on Sunday 21 September from 12 noon.

Community Fair - Sunday 21 September Noon - 4pm

 

Crematorium proposed by Westerleigh Group

UPDATE: 14/10/25 - LCC have this morning refused the planning application. We understand Westerleigh intend to appeal the decision.

The planning application for the proposed crematorium and natural (no head stones) burial ground is now decided on LCC planning portal.

For details of the planning application and decision CLICK HERE (the application ref # is 25/04228/FU)

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South Oulton residents (and others) may find this information useful in drafting objections ---> CLICK HERE

LCC Local Plan - Consultation Open

LCC Local Plan Consultation (Closes 15 September 2025)

The Leeds Local Plan contains policy and potential sites to build on between now and 2042. This includes housing, commercial, industrial and energy related sites.

The Neighbourhood Forum will be meeting at 7.30pm on Monday 1 September 2025 at the Oulton Institute to discuss these proposals. Please come and have your say, raise your concerns and ask questions. We wish to understand the view of our community to guide our representations to LCC.

All the details and a chance for you to comment on one, many or all the sites under consideration and their policies can be found here. https://leedslocalplan.commonplace.is/

Navigate to "Sites" and then "Outer South" and "Outer East". There is one site in Outer East that is within our area but not shown on the Outer South map!

  

May Day Celebration

We will have a stall on the Pastures on Monday 5 May, the event runs from 11am to 4pm. There will be rides, entertainment, food, stalls and more for all the family.

Come see us, have a chat about local concerns and ideas. What's your view on the proposed crematorium, the bus services, the HGV nuisance parking, our green spaces, the Christmas lights and much more.

Find the Pastures : https://maps.app.goo.gl/tz8eNnKFkGk3FEWp7