How long do planning decisions take near Goosehill?

The average planning decision time near Goosehill is 66 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Goosehill?

The planning approval rate near Goosehill is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Goosehill?

The most common type of planning application near Goosehill is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Goosehill?

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Goosehill, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Goosehill, West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire · England · settlement

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District: Warmfield cum Heath

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £204,897 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wakefield
Parliamentary constituency: Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
LSOA: Wakefield 009B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Goosehill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Goosehill.

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 Goosehill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Goosehill.

- The Plough Public House 45 Warmfield Lane Warmfield Wakefield WF1 5TL
Erection of one dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-09-07
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A brief summary of Goosehill in West Yorkshire

Goosehill is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England. It sits within the Warmfield cum Heath district.

Property prices in Goosehill show an average sale price of £204,897, 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 Goosehill a particularly low-crime area.

Goosehill 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.

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Planning Activity in Goosehill

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Goosehill. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Goosehill.

At 66 days on average, decisions near Goosehill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Goosehill were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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