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Planning in Kettlethorpe

Approved
94%
16 of 17 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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Around Kettlethorpe

Postcode districts

WF4 247 applications in the last 12 monthsWF2 203 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Wakefield Metropolitan District Council

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About Kettlethorpe

Kettlethorpe is a suburb located 2.5 miles south of Wakefield city centre in West Yorkshire. Originally a separate village, it features Kettlethorpe High School, a specialist maths and computing college that received a 'good' rating from Ofsted in both 2011 and 2016. This educational institution and the suburb's proximity to Wakefield may influence local planning applications and community development initiatives. It sits within the Wakefield district.

Property prices in Kettlethorpe show an average sale price of £218,855, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Kettlethorpe has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kettlethorpe 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 Kettlethorpe, 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, 41 planning applications were submitted near Kettlethorpe. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (5), tree works (5), outline applications (4).

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Kettlethorpe?
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Kettlethorpe. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Kettlethorpe?
The average planning decision time near Kettlethorpe is 68 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 Kettlethorpe?
The planning approval rate near Kettlethorpe is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Kettlethorpe?
The most common type of planning application near Kettlethorpe is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Kettlethorpe?
You can search and track planning applications near Kettlethorpe on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.