Hessle, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hessle, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hessle are administered by Bradford Metropolitan District Council. View the full Bradford Metropolitan District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hessle
Hessle is a town and civil parish located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, approximately 5 miles west of Kingston upon Hull. Nestled on the north bank of the Humber Estuary, it is part of a larger urban area that includes Kingston upon Hull and several surrounding villages, although Hessle itself is not classified as part of the city. The town is notably positioned near the Humber Bridge, making it a key area for planning applications related to infrastructure and development.
District: Hessle and Hill Top
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £218,876 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wakefield
- Parliamentary constituency: Normanton and Hemsworth
- LSOA: Wakefield 034A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hessle.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hessle.
- 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 Hessle based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
40 planning applications found near Hessle.
- - Willow House 87D Pontefract Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7EF
Solar Panels to property in conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-03-14
View full details - - Priory Cottage Pontefract Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7EF
Revised internal layout and window/door opening positions to previously approved dwelling under application 18/02793/FUL
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2024-11-27
View full details - - 3 Lamprey Gardens Ackworth Pontefract Wakefield WF7 7FD
Single storey extension to side and rear, porch to front and habitable room in loft space
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2024-09-12
View full details - - Priory Cottage Pontefract Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7EF
Proposed water treatment plant for existing dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - Priory Cottage Pontefract Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7EF
Variation of Condition no.2 (plans list) of consent 18/02793/S7301 (Variation of 18/02793/FUL for Demolition of riding arena building and construction of two detached houses including ancillary works
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2023-05-22
View full details - - Priory Cottage Pontefract Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7EF
Non material amendment to approved planning application 18/02793/FUL dated 15.11.2019 for the Demolition of riding arena building and construction of two detached houses including ancillary works, to
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2023-02-03
View full details - - Priory Cottage Pontefract Road Ackworth Pontefract Wakefield WF7 7EF
Non-material amendment to approved application 18/02793/FUL dated 15th November 2019 for the demolition of riding arena building and construction of two detached houses including ancillary works. Amen
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2022-10-10
View full details - - Priory Cottage Pontefract Road Ackworth Pontefract Wakefield WF7 7EF
Discharge of condition 10 (External Materials) for Plot 7 from approved application 18/02793/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2022-10-10
View full details - - 85A Pontefract Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7EF
Discharge of conditions 10 (External Materials), 11 (Mortar Mix) and 12 (Fenestration) from approved application 18/02793/S7301.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2022-09-18
View full details - - The Lawn House Pontefract Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7EF
Crown Reduction by 1.5m on the south and north aspect to T1 (Sycamore).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2021-10-29
View full details - - Plot 7 Land To The North Of Priory Cottage 85 Pontefract WF7 7EF
Approval (18/02793/FUL dated 15th November 2019) has already been granted for: demolition of riding arena building and construction of two detached houses, including ancillary works. This proposal is
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2021-09-29
View full details - - Plot 8 Land To The North Of Priory Cottage 85 Pontefract Road High Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7EF
Variation of Condition no.2 (plans list) of consent 18/02793/FUL (Demolition of riding arena building and construction of two detached houses including ancillary works dated 15th November 2019) to ame
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2021-05-06
View full details - - The Lawn House Pontefract Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7EF
Tree works
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2021-02-03
View full details - - Priory Cottage Pontefract Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7EF
Discharge of conditions 5 (Construction Ennvironmental Management Plan), Condition 7 (Finished floor levels), Condition 13 (Archaeological recording) from approved application 18/02793/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2020-03-22
View full details - - Priory Cottage Pontefract Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7EF
Demolition of riding arena building and construction of two detached houses including ancillary works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2018-12-06
View full details - - 85A Pontefract Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7EF
Discharge of condition 4 (External Materials) from approved application 17/02825/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2018-09-05
View full details - - 83A Pontefract Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7LN
Non material amendment to approved application 16/00219/FUL (dated 11 March 2016) relating to alterations to driveway and footpath materials
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2017-10-06
View full details - - Land Between The Lawn House And Top Croft Pontefract Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7EF
T1 Ash to veteranise (drawback and reduce)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2017-10-04
View full details - - Priory Cottage 85 Pontefract Road High Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7EF
The erection of timber stable building for personal use
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2017-06-26
View full details - - Ackworth School Pontefract Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7LT
To remove a number of Sycamore, Ash and Hawthorn self set trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2017-02-10
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A brief summary of Hessle in West Yorkshire
Hessle is a town and civil parish located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, approximately 5 miles west of Kingston upon Hull. Nestled on the north bank of the Humber Estuary, it is part of a larger urban area that includes Kingston upon Hull and several surrounding villages, although Hessle itself is not classified as part of the city. The town is notably positioned near the Humber Bridge, making it a key area for planning applications related to infrastructure and development. It sits within the Hessle and Hill Top district.
Property prices in Hessle show an average sale price of £218,876, 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 Hessle a particularly low-crime area.
Hessle 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hessle 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.
Planning Activity in Hessle
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Hessle. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Hessle.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Hessle slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hessle were tree works (11), full planning applications (6), outline applications (5). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 5 were dismissed (17% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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