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Planning in Ackworth Moor Top

Approved
91%
10 of 11 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Ackworth Moor Top in the last 24 months, from Wakefield Metropolitan District Council's planning register.

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About Ackworth Moor Top

Ackworth Moor Top is a village and civil parish within the metropolitan borough of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, situated along the River Went and bordered by Pontefract, Barnsley, and Doncaster. The area comprises four distinct parts: High Ackworth, Low Ackworth, Ackworth Moor Top, and Brackenhill. The population saw an increase from 6,493 in 2001 to 7,049 in 2011, while the wider city ward of Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton had a population of 16,099 in 2011, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and developments.

The area around Ackworth Moor Top has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ackworth Moor Top 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 Ackworth Moor Top, 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, 31 planning applications were submitted near Ackworth Moor Top. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were tree works (5), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3).

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Ackworth Moor Top?
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Ackworth Moor Top. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Ackworth Moor Top?
The average planning decision time near Ackworth Moor Top is 58 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 Ackworth Moor Top?
The planning approval rate near Ackworth Moor Top is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Ackworth Moor Top?
The most common type of planning application near Ackworth Moor Top is tree works applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Ackworth Moor Top?
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