Castleford, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Castleford, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · Town
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £193,940 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Selby
- LSOA: Leeds 103A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Castleford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Castleford.
- 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 Castleford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Castleford.
- 26/00656/FUL - 4 Brigantia View Castleford Wakefield WF10 1FG
Proposed loft conversion, front and rear dormer.
Status: Undecided | Council: Wakefield Metropolitan | Date: 2026-04-22 - 24/00717/SUB01 - 36 Saville Road Castleford WF10 1PG
Discharge of condition 3 (Gas Protection Measures), 4 (Bat Survey), 7 (Cycle Parking) and 9 (Extraction Noise and Odour Control) from approved application 24/00717/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Council: Wakefield Metropolitan | Date: 2026-04-10 - - 36 Saville Road Castleford WF10 1PG
Discharge of condition 3 (Gas Protection Measures), 4 (Bat Survey), 7 (Cycle Parking) and 9 (Extraction Noise and Odour Control) from approved application 24/00717/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Castleford Hand Car Wash Wood Street Castleford WF10 1LJ
Demolition of single storey prefabricated plywood office previously used as a staff room for a hand car wash operation, and removal of steel framed, profile steel roofed canopy
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Carlton Street (fronting 113/115) Castleford WF10 1DX
2no. digital 75" LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 36 Savile Road Castleford
Externally illuminated signage scheme
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Land At Savile Road, Bridge St & Aire St Castleford
Discharge of conditions 12 (Biodiversity Gain Plan); 13 (Habitats Management and Monitoring Plan) of approved application 24/01673/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Land At Savile Road Bridge St And Aire St Castleford
Discharge of conditions, 5 (Road Safety Audit), 6 (Demolition/Construction Environmental Management Plan), 7 (Flood Wall Details), 8 (Flood Defence), 9 (Archaeology), 10 (Surface Water Drainage), 11 (
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Car Park Bridge Street Castleford WF10 1HH
Discharge of Condition 10 (Substation -external finishes) from approved application 24/00776/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - Aire Street (land At) Castleford WF10 1JL
Advertisement board for local riverside regeneration proposals
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2023-03-30
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A brief summary of Castleford in West Yorkshire
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 £193,940, 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 Castleford a particularly low-crime area.
Castleford 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 Castleford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Fairburn and Newton Ings SSSI. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Castleford
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Castleford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Castleford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Castleford were discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (4), outline applications (2).
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