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Planning in Hopetown

Approved
90%
9 of 10 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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About Hopetown

Hopetown, located in West Yorkshire, is a town positioned on the edge of the Great Karoo in South Africa's Northern Cape province. Nestled on an arid slope descending towards the Orange River, it holds historical significance as the site where two of South Africa's largest diamonds, the Eureka Diamond and the Star of Africa, were discovered between 1867 and 1869. This rich history may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area, particularly regarding heritage and land use.

Property prices in Hopetown show an average sale price of £232,579, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hopetown 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 Hopetown, 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, 39 planning applications were submitted near Hopetown. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (3), outline applications (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hopetown?
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Hopetown. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Hopetown?
The average planning decision time near Hopetown is 42 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 Hopetown?
The planning approval rate near Hopetown is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hopetown?
The most common type of planning application near Hopetown is discharge of conditions, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hopetown?
You can search and track planning applications near Hopetown on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.