Search Castleford planning applications
20 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Castleford · updated daily · Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
- 11 Morrison Street Castleford WF10 4BEAwaiting decisionSingle storey extension to rearReceived 2 Nov 202626/01958/CPL
- 68 - 72 Carlton Street Castleford WF10 1DBAwaiting decisionProposed minor alterations to shopfront & installation of 17 condenser units to rear flat roof area.Received 28 Oct 202626/01969/FUL
- 42 & 42A Smawthorne Lane Castleford WF10 4ENAwaiting decisionNon-material amendment to approved application 25/00675/FUL dated 03.06.2025 (Change of use from shop to residential (Class C3) and amalgamation to form one dwellinghouse, including external alterations) to amend the fenestration details at ground floor.Received 27 Oct 202625/00675/NMC01
- 14 Rhodes Street Hightown Castleford WF10 5LLAwaiting decisionSingle storey extension to rear with a maximum projection of 3.37m, maximum height of 3.6m and a maximum eaves height of 2.4m.Received 23 Oct 202626/01931/GPD
- 6 Bank Street Castleford WF10 1HZAwaiting decisionSubdivision and partial change of use at ground floor of the former bank to form 1no. Class E unit and 1no. Sui Generis unit (Tattoo Studio).Received 16 Oct 202626/01882/FUL
Planning in Castleford
- Approved
- 93%
- 41 of 44 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Castleford in the last 24 months, from Wakefield Metropolitan District Council's planning register.
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About Castleford
Castleford, situated in the City of Wakefield district in West Yorkshire, is the largest town in the area after Wakefield, with a population of 45,106 as of the 2021 estimate. The town is historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire and lies at the confluence of the River Calder and the River Aire, near the Aire and Calder Navigation. Its strategic location northeast of Wakefield, north of Pontefract, and southeast of Leeds makes it a significant hub for planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Castleford show an average sale price of £172,170, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Castleford area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Castleford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Castleford has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Castleford 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Castleford, 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, 86 planning applications were submitted near Castleford. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (23), full planning applications (12), outline applications (8). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).