Search Horbury planning applications
11 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Horbury · updated daily · Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
- 15 Westfield Road Horbury Wakefield WF4 6DNAwaiting decisionApproval of reserved matters (Landscaping only) pursuant to outline permission 23/01345/OUT (dated. 21st November 2023) for 'Description and Location of Application Demolition of central 2 storey workshop and storage, make good 2-4 Jenkin Road. Conversion of and extension to no15 to create 4 flats with associated raised balconies and fenestration alterations. Change of use of no17-21 to 1 dwelling. (matter of access, appearance, layout and scale)'Received 22 Oct 202623/01345/REM
- 29 Jenkin Lane Horbury Wakefield WF4 6EZAwaiting decisionRedesign of existing roof including raising of ridge and eaves to enable first floor extension above existing bungalow and dormers to front and rear. Demolition of existing attached garage and fenestration alterations. Proposed two storey extension to front and side, basement extension to rear with terrace above, detached garage and driveway landscaping to front. Application of render.Received 21 Oct 202626/01860/FUL
- 72 Northfield Lane Horbury Wakefield WF4 5JFRefusedRear lounge extension with a maximum projection of 4.3m, a maximum height of 3.9m, and a maximum eaves height of 2.9m.Received 8 Oct 2026Decided 5 Nov 202626/01810/GPD
- 12 Jenkin Lane Horbury Wakefield WF4 6HAAwaiting decisionConfirmation that planning permission 23/01585/FUL for Erection of detached dwelling and garage with associated engineering works, landscaping, terraces and balcony has been lawfully implementedReceived 8 Oct 202626/01758/CPE
- 12 Jenkin Lane Horbury Wakefield WF4 6HAAwaiting decisionConfirmation that planning permission 23/01603/FUL for the erection of detached dwelling and garage with associated engineering works, landscaping, terraces and balcony has been lawfully implemented.Received 8 Oct 202626/01761/CPE
Planning in Horbury
- Approved
- 91%
- 10 of 11 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Horbury in the last 24 months, from Wakefield Metropolitan District Council's planning register.
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WF4 246 applications in the last 12 monthsWF5 56 applications in the last 12 months
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About Horbury
Horbury, located in the City of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, is a town with a rich industrial heritage, historically known for woollen manufacturing, engineering, and railway wagon production. Situated near the River Calder, just three miles southwest of Wakefield and two miles south of Ossett, Horbury includes the areas of Horbury Bridge and Horbury Junction. As of the 2011 census, the population of Horbury and South Ossett was recorded at 15,032, reflecting its growth and significance within the Heavy Woollen District. The town has a population of approximately 10,002. It sits within the Wakefield district.
Property prices in Horbury show an average sale price of £218,855, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Horbury 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 Horbury 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, Horbury 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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In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Horbury. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
The most common types were outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (4), amendments (2).