How long do planning decisions take near Horbury?

The average planning decision time near Horbury is 86 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 Horbury?

The planning approval rate near Horbury is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Horbury?

The most common type of planning application near Horbury is outline applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Horbury?

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Horbury, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Horbury, West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire · England · Town

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

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.

Population: 10,002

District: Wakefield

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £218,855 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wakefield
Parliamentary constituency: Normanton and Hemsworth
LSOA: Wakefield 032B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Horbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Horbury.

26/00685/FUL - 17 Wynthorpe Road Horbury Wakefield WF4 5BB
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-04-22
26/00572/FUL - 25 New Road Horbury Wakefield WF4 5LS
DETAILED APPLICATION FOR 1 NO DWELLING (RESUBMISSION OF APPROVED APPLICATIONS 17/01509/FUL, 20/00850/FUL AND 23/00932/FUL)
Status: Undecided | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-04-17
26/00328/FUL - 40 Peel Street Horbury Wakefield WF4 5AT
Two storey extension with juliet balcony to rear, extension to existing garage
Status: Undecided | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-03-16
26/00371/FUL - Wrays Buildings Horbury Wakefield WF4 5LW
Construction of first floor front extension, alterations to change the roof and external alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-03-11
- Nether Croft Elm Grove Horbury Wakefield WF4 5EP
Amendments to windows and doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-11-12
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- 23 Twitch Hill Horbury Wakefield WF4 6NA
Outine application for demolition of existing industrial building; erection of 1no. pair of semi-detached houses and 1no. terrace of 3no. houses including the matters of access, layout and scale (appe
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-05-27
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A brief summary of Horbury in West Yorkshire

Property prices in Horbury show an average sale price of £218,855, 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 Horbury a particularly low-crime area.

Horbury 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.

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Planning Activity in Horbury

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Horbury. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Horbury may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Horbury were outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (2).

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