How long do planning decisions take near Badsworth?

The average planning decision time near Badsworth is 48 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 Badsworth?

The planning approval rate near Badsworth is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Badsworth?

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

How can I track planning applications near Badsworth?

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Badsworth, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Badsworth, West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire · England · settlement

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About Badsworth

Badsworth is a village and civil parish situated in the City of Wakefield metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. With a population that grew from 583 in 2001 to 682 in 2011, Badsworth is located approximately 6 miles south of Pontefract, making it an area of interest for planning applications within the region.

Population: 695 (2021)

District: Wakefield

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £178,342 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wakefield
Parliamentary constituency: Normanton and Hemsworth
LSOA: Wakefield 044A

Crime Statistics

15 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 7
anti-social-behaviour: 3
criminal-damage-arson: 2
vehicle-crime: 2
possession-of-weapons: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Badsworth.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Badsworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Badsworth.

26/00667/TCA - Calders Main Street Badsworth Pontefract WF9 1AF
Fell 3 Trees
Status: Undecided | Council: Wakefield Metropolitan | Date: 2026-04-22
- Calders Main Street Badsworth Pontefract WF9 1AF
Fell 3 Trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-04-21
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26/00607/TCA - 1 High Farm Fold Badsworth Pontefract WF9 1PA
T1 - Ash Crown Clean Deadwood T2 - Ash Crown Clean Deanwood - Crown Lift 3m Draw Back 1.5m T3 - Cherry Crown lift over footpath Crown Clean T4 - Sorbus Crown Lift over road 5m Crown Clean Deadwood
Status: Undecided | Council: Wakefield Metropolitan | Date: 2026-04-14
- 1 High Farm Fold Badsworth Pontefract WF9 1PA
T1 - Ash Crown Clean Deadwood T2 - Ash Crown Clean Deanwood - Crown Lift 3m Draw Back 1.5m T3 - Cherry Crown lift over footpath Crown Clean T4 - Sorbus Crown Lift over road 5m Crown Clean Deadwood
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-04-13
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26/00418/CPL - 1 Post Office Farm Main Street Badsworth Pontefract WF9 1AF
Certificate of proposed lawful use for use of property as short term let accommodation within use class C3 (dwelling).
Status: Undecided | Council: Wakefield Metropolitan | Date: 2026-03-23
- 1 Post Office Farm Main Street Badsworth Pontefract WF9 1AF
Certificate of proposed lawful use for use of property as short term let accommodation within use class C3 (dwelling).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-03-06
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- The Bungalow Back Lane Badsworth Pontefract WF9 1AG
Variation of condition 2 (Plans) and 3 (Materials) of approved application ref. 22/01683/FUL for " Two storey extensions to front and rear, including balconies to rear elevation, raising of roof heigh
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-01-29
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A brief summary of Badsworth in West Yorkshire

Property prices in Badsworth show an average sale price of £178,342, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 15 crimes reported in the Badsworth area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Badsworth 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 Badsworth

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Badsworth. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Badsworth.

The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Badsworth were tree works (5), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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