How long do planning decisions take near Alverthorpe?

The average planning decision time near Alverthorpe is 36 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 Alverthorpe?

The planning approval rate near Alverthorpe is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Alverthorpe?

The most common type of planning application near Alverthorpe is outline applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Alverthorpe?

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Alverthorpe, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Alverthorpe, West Yorkshire.

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About Alverthorpe

Alverthorpe is a suburb and former village located within Wakefield, West Yorkshire. This area offers a mix of residential and commercial opportunities, making it relevant for those exploring planning applications and development prospects in the region.

District: Wakefield

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £216,342 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wakefield
Parliamentary constituency: Wakefield and Rothwell
LSOA: Wakefield 022E

Crime Statistics

315 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 153
anti-social-behaviour: 30
shoplifting: 29
criminal-damage-arson: 27
vehicle-crime: 20
public-order: 14
other-theft: 10
drugs: 9
other-crime: 7
burglary: 6
robbery: 4
possession-of-weapons: 3
theft-from-the-person: 2
bicycle-theft: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Alverthorpe.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Alverthorpe.

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 Alverthorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Alverthorpe.

- 178B Batley Road Wakefield WF2 0AJ
Change of use from office space to Yoga Studio (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2024-01-31
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- 71 Balne Lane Wakefield WF2 0DP
Discharge of Condition 3 (Foul and surface water drainage scheme) and Condition 4 (Surface water runoff details) from approved application 20/00103/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2023-09-06
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A brief summary of Alverthorpe in West Yorkshire

Property prices in Alverthorpe show an average sale price of £216,342, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Alverthorpe area recorded 315 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Alverthorpe 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.

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Planning Activity in Alverthorpe

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Alverthorpe. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 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 Alverthorpe.

The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Alverthorpe were outline applications (5), full planning applications (2), tree works (2).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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