Featherstone, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Featherstone, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · Town
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.
Population: 18,090 (2021)
District: Wakefield
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £230,897 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wakefield
- Parliamentary constituency: Normanton and Hemsworth
- LSOA: Wakefield 034H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Featherstone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Featherstone.
- 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 Featherstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Featherstone.
- - 25 Alexander Road Featherstone Pontefract WF7 6LF
Single storey rear extension with a maximum projection of 3.9m, a maximum height of 3.4m and a maximum eaves height of 2.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-09-19
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A brief summary of Featherstone in West Yorkshire
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 £230,897, 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 Featherstone a particularly low-crime area.
Featherstone 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.
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.
Planning Activity in Featherstone
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Featherstone. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Featherstone may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Featherstone were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.