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Planning in Great Cliff

Approved
92%
12 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 14 weeks
on average

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

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About Great Cliff

Great Cliff is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England.

Property prices in Great Cliff show an average sale price of £218,855, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Great Cliff 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 Great Cliff a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Great Cliff has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Cliff 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 Great Cliff, 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, 30 planning applications were submitted near Great Cliff. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 96 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (4), amendments (3).

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Cliff?
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Great Cliff. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Great Cliff?
The average planning decision time near Great Cliff is 96 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 Great Cliff?
The planning approval rate near Great Cliff is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Great Cliff?
The most common type of planning application near Great Cliff is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Great Cliff?
You can search and track planning applications near Great Cliff on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.