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Planning in Featherstone

Only 4 decisions near Featherstone in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Featherstone in the last 24 months, from Wakefield Metropolitan District Council's planning register.

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About Featherstone

Featherstone is a town and civil parish located within the City of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, just two miles south-west of Pontefract. With a population of 15,244 as of 2011, Featherstone has a rich history as part of the West Riding of Yorkshire and is well-connected by rail via Featherstone railway station on the Pontefract Line, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the area. The town has a population of approximately 18,090 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wakefield district.

Property prices in Featherstone show an average sale price of £191,010, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Featherstone 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 Featherstone, 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, 13 planning applications were submitted near Featherstone.

The most common types were outline applications (3), full planning applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Featherstone?
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Featherstone.
What types of planning applications are most common near Featherstone?
The most common type of planning application near Featherstone is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Featherstone?
You can search and track planning applications near Featherstone on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.