How long do planning decisions take near Hemsworth?

The average planning decision time near Hemsworth is 15 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

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?

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Hemsworth, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hemsworth, West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire · England · Town

Planning applications in Hemsworth are administered by Wakefield Metropolitan District Council. View the full Wakefield Metropolitan District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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.

Population: 14,165 (2021)

District: Wakefield

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £191,010 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wakefield
Parliamentary constituency: Normanton and Hemsworth
LSOA: Wakefield 039C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hemsworth.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hemsworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Hemsworth in West Yorkshire

Property prices in Hemsworth show an average sale price of £191,010, 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 Hemsworth a particularly low-crime area.

Hemsworth 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hemsworth includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Hemsworth

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Hemsworth. The average decision time was 15 days.

The average decision time of 15 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

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

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