Ackworth Moor Top, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ackworth Moor Top, West Yorkshire.
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Planning applications in Ackworth Moor Top are administered by Wakefield Metropolitan District Council. View the full Wakefield Metropolitan District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £191,010 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wakefield
- Parliamentary constituency: Normanton and Hemsworth
- LSOA: Wakefield 024B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ackworth Moor Top.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ackworth Moor Top.
- 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 Ackworth Moor Top based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Ackworth Moor Top.
- - Willsdene Wakefield Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7AA
Discharge of condition 11 (CEMP) from approved application 23/00369/OUT
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - 26/00548/FUL - Crusty's Pizzeria 38 Wakefield Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7AB
New shop front.
Status: Undecided | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-04-13 - 26/00478/TPO - 9 Andrews Grove Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7NU
T1 Pine - Crown Reduce branches by 3metres that overhang the building.
Status: Undecided | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-03-23 - - 9 Andrews Grove Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7NU
T1 Pine - Crown Reduce branches by 3metres that overhang the building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 86 Mount Pleasant Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7HU
T1 Sycamore: Removal of 50% of the tree canopy from the NW aspect of the tree.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2024-10-17
View full details - - 115 Seals Drive Ackworth Pontefract Wakefield WF7 7FT
Single storey rear extension with a maximum projection of 8m, maximum height of 3.9m and a maximum eaves height of 2.9m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2023-11-10
View full details - - Land At Coopers Close Hardacre Lane Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7RA
Erection of single storey dwelling with integral garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2023-08-23
View full details - - 51 Mount Pleasant Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7HU
Single Storey Extension to rear with a maximum projection of 5.50M, maximum height of 3.52M and maximum height to eaves of 3M.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2020-10-12
View full details - - 17 Mount Pleasant Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7HS
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2017-03-22
View full details - - 81-90 Mount Pleasant (Rear Of) Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7HZ
T1 - ASH - FELL
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2014-11-13
View full details - - 85 Mount Pleasant Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7HU
T1 Oak to fell
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2012-06-01
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A brief summary of Ackworth Moor Top in West Yorkshire
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.
Property prices in Ackworth Moor Top show an average sale price of £191,010, 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 Ackworth Moor Top a particularly low-crime area.
Ackworth Moor Top has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Ackworth Moor Top includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Ackworth Moor Top
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Ackworth Moor Top. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 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 Ackworth Moor Top.
The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Ackworth Moor Top were tree works (8), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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