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Planning in Hemsworth

Only 3 decisions near Hemsworth in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Hemsworth

Hemsworth is a town and civil parish in West Yorkshire, England, located approximately 7½ miles from Barnsley, 7 miles from Pontefract, and 9 miles from Wakefield. With a population that grew from 13,311 in 2001 to 13,533 in 2011, Hemsworth is a key area for planning applications, reflecting its developing community and infrastructure needs. The town has a population of approximately 14,165 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wakefield district.

Property prices in Hemsworth show an average sale price of £191,010, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Hemsworth has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hemsworth 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 Hemsworth, 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, 14 planning applications were submitted near Hemsworth.

The most common types were advertising consent (2), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hemsworth?
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Hemsworth.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hemsworth?
The most common type of planning application near Hemsworth is advertising, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hemsworth?
You can search and track planning applications near Hemsworth on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.