Calder Grove, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Calder Grove, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Calder Grove are administered by Wakefield Metropolitan District Council. View the full Wakefield Metropolitan District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Calder Grove
Calder Grove, situated in West Yorkshire, is part of the cathedral city of Wakefield, which lies along the River Calder. As of the 2021 census, Wakefield had a population of 109,766, reflecting a growth from 99,251 in 2011. Serving as the administrative centre for the Metropolitan Borough of Wakefield, it is an integral part of the wider Yorkshire and the Humber region, contributing to the borough's total population of 367,666.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £218,855 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wakefield
- Parliamentary constituency: Ossett and Denby Dale
- LSOA: Wakefield 029F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Calder Grove.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Calder Grove.
- 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 Calder Grove based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Calder Grove.
- - 511 Denby Dale Road West (Former St Johns Church) Calder Grove Wakefield WF4 3AA
Discharge of Conditions 2 (Windows), 3 (Stained Glass), 4 (Services, Vents, Flues) 5 (Works) and 6 (Building Recording) from approved application 23/01933/LBC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 511 Denby Dale Road West (Former St Johns Church) Calder Grove Wakefield WF4 3AA
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of approved application ref: 23/01863/FUL (which granted consent for "Conversion of former church to a two storey single dwelling and associated work", dated
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Broad Cut Farm Denby Dale Road Calder Grove
Outline planning application (including details of access from the A636 [Denby Dale Road] but all other matters reserved) for up to 100 residential dwellings (Use Class C3) with erection of employment
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - Land Off Broad Cut Road Denby Dale Road Calder Grove Wakefield WF4 3DH
Proposed erection of a single detached dwelling with associated access on land off Broad Cut Road, Denby Dale Road, Calder Grove, Wakefield, WF4 3DH.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2022-08-22
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A brief summary of Calder Grove in West Yorkshire
Calder Grove, situated in West Yorkshire, is part of the cathedral city of Wakefield, which lies along the River Calder. As of the 2021 census, Wakefield had a population of 109,766, reflecting a growth from 99,251 in 2011. Serving as the administrative centre for the Metropolitan Borough of Wakefield, it is an integral part of the wider Yorkshire and the Humber region, contributing to the borough's total population of 367,666.
Property prices in Calder Grove show an average sale price of £218,855, 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 Calder Grove a particularly low-crime area.
Calder Grove 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 Calder Grove includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Calder Grove 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.
Planning Activity in Calder Grove
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Calder Grove. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 132 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 Calder Grove.
With an average of 132 days, decisions near Calder Grove take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Calder Grove were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2), outline applications (2).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
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