Search Low Ackworth planning applications
23 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Low Ackworth · updated daily · Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Only 9 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 2 Ackworth House Close Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7NXAwaiting decisionAdding solar panels to an existing south facing roof in a conservation areaReceived 29 Sep 202626/01737/FUL
- 132 Pontefract Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7EEAwaiting decisionPartial take down of boundary wall to form new pedestrian access, installation of a new gate and works to include repair, consolidation and repointing of walling.Received 3 Sep 202626/00472/LBC
- 132 Pontefract Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7EEAwaiting decisionPartial take down of boundary wall to form new pedestrian access, installation of a new gate and works to include repair, consolidation and repointing of walling.Received 3 Sep 202626/01563/FUL
- 1 Langdale Drive Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7PXAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extension and first floor side/front extensionReceived 26 Aug 202626/01512/FUL
- 10 The Courtway Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7NTAwaiting decisionFell 1 Sycamore TreeTree Preservation Order ConsentReceived 25 Aug 202626/01525/TPO
Planning in Low Ackworth
- Approved
- 86%
- 12 of 13 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Low Ackworth in the last 24 months, from Wakefield Metropolitan District Council's planning register.
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Around Low Ackworth
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WF7 71 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
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About Low Ackworth
Low Ackworth is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Ackworth in the metropolitan borough of Wakefield, West Yorkshire. Situated on the banks of the River Went, it is part of a larger area that includes High Ackworth, Ackworth Moor Top, and Brackenhill. The population of Low Ackworth grew from 6,493 in 2001 to 7,049 by the 2011 census, reflecting its appeal as a residential community. The surrounding city ward, Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton, had a total population of 16,099 in 2011, indicating a vibrant local demographic that may impact planning considerations in the region.
Property prices in Low Ackworth show an average sale price of £191,010, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Low Ackworth 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 Low Ackworth 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, Low Ackworth 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 Low Ackworth, 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, 37 planning applications were submitted near Low Ackworth. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
The most common types were tree works (9), outline applications (7), full planning applications (2).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).