Crigglestone, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Crigglestone, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Crigglestone
Crigglestone is a village and civil parish located in the City of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with a population of 9,271 recorded in the 2011 Census. Historically noted in the Domesday Book as "Crigeston," the area has evolved significantly since the mid-20th century. Following a tragic colliery explosion in 1941 that claimed 21 lives, the former colliery site has transitioned into an industrial estate, while residential developments and public amenities have emerged, particularly towards the east and south, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications.
Population: 9,913 (2021)
District: Wakefield
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £250,889 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Kirklees
- Parliamentary constituency: Dewsbury and Batley
- LSOA: Kirklees 051D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Crigglestone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Crigglestone.
- 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 Crigglestone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Crigglestone.
- - 7 Hall Lane Chapelthorpe Wakefield WF4 3JE
1 Spruce and 2 Silver Birch Trees: Crown lift the tree(s) to achieve a maximum clearance over the public footpath of 2.7metres and the public highway of 5.2metres between the branch tips and the footp
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 5 Painthorpe Lane Hall Green Wakefield WF4 3LA
Discharge of Condition 2 (cycle storage), Condition 3 (new access gate to side), Condition 4 (radon) from approved application 24/01661/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 9 Cross Road Hall Green Wakefield WF4 3JY
Single storey rear extension with a maximum projection of 6.0m, a maximum height of 3.5m and a maximum eaves height of 3.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Land off Painthorpe Lane, Crigglestone, Wakefield.
Discharge of Condition 3 (Coal Authority), Condition 4 (CMS), Condition 6 (Remediation), Condition 7 (Drainage), Condition 10 (Mining) and Condition 12 (Radon) from approved application 24/02255/FUL a
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Land off Painthorpe Lane, Crigglestone, Wakefield.
Discharge of Condition 5 (BNG), Condition 8 (AMS/TPP), Condition 9 (Materials), Condition 11 (Landscaping) and Condition 13 (Bats) from approved application 24/02255/FUL as amended by 24/02255/SUB01
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Land Off Painthorpe Lane Crigglestone Wakefield
Non-material amendment to consent ref no. 24/02255/FUL dated 04.08.2025 (Demolition of existing dwelling and garages and erection of 9 no. new dwellings with all associated works including access) to
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 14 Haslegrave Park Crigglestone Wakefield WF4 3GA
Application to discharge condition 4 (Boundary treatment) from approved application 06/00786/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2024-03-20
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A brief summary of Crigglestone in West Yorkshire
Crigglestone is a village and civil parish located in the City of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with a population of 9,271 recorded in the 2011 Census. Historically noted in the Domesday Book as "Crigeston," the area has evolved significantly since the mid-20th century. Following a tragic colliery explosion in 1941 that claimed 21 lives, the former colliery site has transitioned into an industrial estate, while residential developments and public amenities have emerged, particularly towards the east and south, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 9,913 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wakefield district.
Property prices in Crigglestone show an average sale price of £250,889, 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 Crigglestone a particularly low-crime area.
Crigglestone 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 Crigglestone includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Seckar Wood SSSI; 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, Crigglestone 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 Crigglestone
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Crigglestone. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Crigglestone.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Crigglestone were tree works (3), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.