Low Ackworth, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Low Ackworth, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £230,897 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wakefield
- Parliamentary constituency: Normanton and Hemsworth
- LSOA: Wakefield 024C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Low Ackworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Low Ackworth.
- 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 Low Ackworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
310 planning applications found near Low Ackworth.
- 26/00545/TPO - 8 The Courtway Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7NT
Beech Tree - Remove 1 branch (4m length and 8cm in diameter). Remove smaller branches that are lodged in the tree. Crown Lift the canopy to 5m.
Status: Undecided | Council: Wakefield Metropolitan | Date: 2026-03-31 - - 8 The Courtway Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7NT
Beech Tree - Remove 1 branch (4m length and 8cm in diameter). Remove smaller branches that are lodged in the tree. Crown Lift the canopy to 5m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - 26/00530/TPO - 3 Ackworth House Close Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7NX
5 day notice to fell 1 Rowan tree
Status: Approved | Council: Wakefield Metropolitan | Date: 2026-03-26 - - 3 Ackworth House Close Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7NX
5 day notice to fell 1 Rowan tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - 26/00439/FUL - Treetop Lodge Pontefract Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7EE
Erection of one detached dwelling
Status: Undecided | Council: Wakefield Metropolitan | Date: 2026-03-23 - - 20 Westfield Grove Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7HF
Construction of a garden room to the side of the existing dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 96 Station Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7HL
Non-material change to approved application ref: 25/00591/FUL dated 19/05/2025 (Proposed two-storey extension to the side and single storey extension to the rear of the property. Hip to gable conversi
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Orchard Lodge Pontefract Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7EE
Demolition of existing porch structure, new porch and canopy from house to garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 59 Pontefract Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7LN
Conversion of coach house to granny flat/annexe and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 9 Beechwood Dale Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7NP
Sycamores T1, T2 and T3 and Maple T4 - Crown Thin by 10%. Crown Lift to achieve a clearance of 5.2 metres over public highways and 3metres over public footpath/garden/driveway and 2 metres from domest
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 8 Wenthill Close Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7LP
Utility room single storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-07-28
View full details - - Treetop Lodge Pontefract Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7EE
Conversion of garage to bedroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - 34 Barnsley Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7NB
Fell T1 Willow
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-07-08
View full details - - Treetop Lodge Pontefract Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7EE
T1 Pear - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 2 Ackworth House Close Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7NX
T1 Cedar - Crown Reduce on building side only to achieve a maximum clearance of 1.5m-2m. Crown Lift to achieve a maximum clearance of 3metres to ground level. Remove deadwood.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-05-13
View full details - - 4 Station Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7NA
Fell 1 Conifer Tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - 42 Barnsley Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7NB
Replace the existing windows to the front of the dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-01-13
View full details - - 44 Barnsley Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7NB
Crown Reduce 1 Sycamore tree from 13 metres in height to a final height of 8metres.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2024-12-17
View full details - - 43 Wenthill Close Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7LP
Removal of existing conservatory, erection of new proposed single storey extension and new windows in side elevations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2024-12-07
View full details - - 10 The Courtway Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7NT
Fell T1 Sycamore
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2024-10-14
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A brief summary of Low Ackworth in West Yorkshire
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 £230,897, 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 Low Ackworth a particularly low-crime area.
Low Ackworth 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 Low Ackworth
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Low Ackworth. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Low Ackworth.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Low Ackworth slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Low Ackworth were tree works (17), full planning applications (13), outline applications (7). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
45 planning appeals were lodged, of which 10 were allowed and 34 were dismissed (23% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 11 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- High Ackworth planning applications
- Hessle planning applications
- Ackworth Moor Top planning applications
- Purston Jaglin planning applications
- Brackenhill planning applications
- East Hardwick planning applications
- Royd Moor planning applications
- Pontefract planning applications
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