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Planning in Grove Town

Approved
87%
26 of 29 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Wakefield Metropolitan District CouncilCouncil page

Around Grove Town

Postcode districts

WF8 134 applications in the last 12 monthsWF11 55 applications in the last 12 monthsWF7 71 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Wakefield Metropolitan District Council

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About Grove Town

Grove Town is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England.

Property prices in Grove Town show an average sale price of £191,010, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Grove Town 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 Grove Town 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, Grove Town 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 Grove Town, 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, 61 planning applications were submitted near Grove Town. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (8), listed building and heritage (6). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Grove Town?
In the last 24 months, 61 planning applications were submitted near Grove Town. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Grove Town?
The average planning decision time near Grove Town is 79 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 Grove Town?
The planning approval rate near Grove Town is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Grove Town?
The most common type of planning application near Grove Town is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Grove Town?
You can search and track planning applications near Grove Town on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.