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Castleford, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Track every planning application and planning permission decision near Castleford, West Yorkshire. Browse by postcode, view live status and get free email alerts for new developments.

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Planning data sourced from West Yorkshire council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Castleford - Planning Applications & Local Development

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 £628,485, 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 (May 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Castleford, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.