Search Ferrybridge planning applications
18 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Ferrybridge · updated daily · Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Land To The West Of The Former Coal Yard Ferrybridge Kirkhaw Lan Ferrybridge Knottingley WF11 8RDAwaiting decisionApplication to Discharge Condition 3 ((Biodiversity CEMP), Condition 4 (Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS) and Tree Protection Plan (TPP)), Condition 10 (foul and surface water drainage scheme) and Condition 13 (hedge and the final boundary treatment) of Planning Permission 24/01937/FULReceived 29 Oct 202624/01937/SUB02
- Ferrybridge Mfe Limited Kirkhaw Lane Knottingley WF11 8RDAwaiting decisionVariation of conditions 2 (approved plans), 3 (archaeology), 4 (biodiversity gain plan) and 5 (works adjacent the A1(M)) of Planning application 25/00469/FUL which granted full planning permission for the development of two switching substations (switchyards) and underground direct current (DC) cables and associated development at Ferrybridge 1 and Ferrybridge 2 Energy from Waste Plants, Fryston Lane, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8DX, to change the design of the switchyardsReceived 19 Oct 202625/00469/S7301
- Land To The West Of The Former Coal Yard, Ferrybridge Kirkhaw Lane Ferrybridge Knottingley WF11 8RDAwaiting decisionApplication to Discharge Condition 6 (Habitat Management & Monitoring Plan (HMMP)), Condition 7 (Invasive Non-Native Species Protocol (Himalayan Balsam)), Condition 8 (Geotechnical Statement of Intent (A1(M) Interface)), Condition 9 (Temporary Surface Water Drainage Scheme) and Condition 11 (Biodiversity Lighting Design Strategy) of Planning Permission 24/01937/FULReceived 25 Sep 202624/01937/SUB01
- Land At Former Coal Yard, Ferrybridge Kirkhaw Lane Ferrybridge Wakefield WF11 8RDApprovedNon-material amendment to application number 23/00100/REM01 Approval of Reserved Matters pursuant to 23/00100/S7301 (Access, Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale) at Development Zone A for development of a data centre campus with associated energy and electrical infrastructure, visitor reception buildings, security gatehouses and ancillary structures, plant, boundary enclosures, vehicle parking, hard and soft landscaping, and associated external works, to amend the wording of the approved plans condition (Condition 2) by making alterations to the layout and design of the substation.Received 22 Sep 2026Decided 13 Oct 202623/00100/NMC04
- Former Ferrybridge Substation Stranglands Lane Ferrybridge WF11 8DXAwaiting decisionDischarge of conditions 3 (CEMP), 4 (BNG Plan) and 5 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) from approved application 24/01465/FUL.Received 16 Sep 202624/01465/SUB01
Planning in Ferrybridge
- Approved
- 91%
- 10 of 11 decided
- Decision time
- about 11 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Ferrybridge in the last 24 months, from Wakefield Metropolitan District Council's planning register.
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WF11 55 applications in the last 12 monthsWF8 134 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
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About Ferrybridge
Ferrybridge is a village in West Yorkshire, England, strategically located at a significant crossing of the River Aire, adjacent to the North Yorkshire village of Brotherton. The area is well-connected by the A1 road, which traces the historic Great North Road. Ferrybridge is part of the Knottingley ward under Wakefield City Council, making it an important locality for planning applications and regional development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,491. It sits within the Wakefield district.
Property prices in Ferrybridge show an average sale price of £208,520, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Ferrybridge 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 Ferrybridge a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ferrybridge 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 Ferrybridge, 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, 24 planning applications were submitted near Ferrybridge. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (10), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).