Monkhill, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Monkhill, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Monkhill are administered by Wakefield Metropolitan District Council. View the full Wakefield Metropolitan District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Monkhill
Monkhill is a locality within Pontefract, situated in the Wakefield district of West Yorkshire, England. This area is relevant for those researching planning applications, offering a blend of residential and community developments within its jurisdiction.
District: Wakefield
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £191,010 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wakefield
- Parliamentary constituency: Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
- LSOA: Wakefield 015C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Monkhill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Monkhill.
- 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 Monkhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
95 planning applications found near Monkhill.
- - Northgate Surgery Northgate Pontefract WF8 1NF
Crown Lift the subject trees to achieve a 2.5metre clearance over the adjacent car park
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - Co-Operative Funeral Services Woolmarket Pontefract WF8 1AZ
T1 Lime (Tilia) Remove all dead, broken branches greater than 5cm diameter, entire canopy, Reduce from property to give 2m clearance, remove epicormic growth from stem T2 Lime (Tilia) Remove all dead,
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - 26/00677/FUL - 52 Monkhill Drive Pontefract WF8 1HZ
Hip to gable loft conversion with dropped kerb and associated hardstanding.
Status: Undecided | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-04-21 - 25/00712/S7301 - 5 Horsefair Pontefract WF8 1PE
Variation of condition 4 (External Area Hours) of approved application 25/00712/FUL dated 10 November 2025 [which granted full planning permission for relocation of boundary wall to rear to facilitate
Status: Undecided | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-03-12 - - 5 Horsefair Pontefract WF8 1PE
Variation of condition 4 (External Area Hours) of approved application 25/00712/FUL dated 10 November 2025 [which granted full planning permission for relocation of boundary wall to rear to facilitate
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Pontefract Central Clinic Trinity Street Pontefract WF8 1EY
Crown Lift 3 Lime trees marked in Red to 4.2 meters; Crown Lift one Hawthorn marked Black to 2.4 meters; Crown Reduce one Hawthorn from the wires marked Blue; Fell one Lime marked Yellow
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - Morrisons Supermarket Stuart Road Pontefract WF8 1BB
Crown Lift 5 Lime trees, 1 Sycamore tree and 1 Rowan tree to provide a 2.7m clearance above the adjacent footpath.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Warren House, Silkstone House, Francis Lane House And Violet Pritchard House On Land Between Southgate And Horsefair Pontefract
Variation of condition 6 (Hours of Demolition) of approved application ref. 24/02183/FUL for "the demolition of 4no. blocks of mid-rise flats (Warren House, Silkstone House, Francis Lane House and Vio
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - Kikos Nightclub Front Street Pontefract WF8 4DB
Discharge of condition 3 (Control of demolition dust) from approved application 21/02867/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-05-03
View full details - - 1 - 12 Warren House Pontefract WF8 1QE
Erection of an apartment block comprising 3 storeys (23 apartments) with associated access, landscaping and drainage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - 24/02183/FUL - Warren House, Silkstone House, Francis Lane House And Violet Pritchard House On Land Between Southgate And Horsefair Pontefract
PLANNING APPLICATION FOR THE DEMOLITION OF 4NO. BLOCKS OF MID-RISE FLATS (WARREN HOUSE, SILKSTONE HOUSE, FRANCIS LANE HOUSE AND VIOLET PRITCHARD HOUSE) ON LAND BETWEEN SOUTHGATE AND HORSEFAIR, PONTEFR
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - Warren House, Silkstone House, Francis Lane House And Violet Pritchard House On Land Between Southgate And Horsefair Pontefract
PLANNING APPLICATION FOR THE DEMOLITION OF 4NO. BLOCKS OF MID-RISE FLATS (WARREN HOUSE, SILKSTONE HOUSE, FRANCIS LANE HOUSE AND VIOLET PRITCHARD HOUSE) ON LAND BETWEEN SOUTHGATE AND HORSEFAIR, PONTEFR
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - 1 - 12 Castle Grove Pontefract WF8 1GW
Crown Lift to 5m Trees T1 - Sycamore , T2 Horse Chestnut, Tree Group G1 2x London Plane and Tree Group G2 Mixed Deciduous species.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2024-08-29
View full details - - Fitness Base 61A Northgate Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 1HJ
Demolition of existing building and erection of a new building to create a licensed bar (Part Retrospective) (Resubmission of application ref. 22/02256/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2023-10-10
View full details - - Former Fire Station Site Off Stuart Road And Newport Street, Pontefract Stuart Road / Newport Street Pontefract
Non material amendments to approved application 20/02818/FUL. The proposals include amendments to landscaped areas, northern Fence line adjusted, paving to central courtyard rationalised, site vehicle
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2022-11-16
View full details - - Unit 1 Park 32 Park Road Pontefract WF8 4PS
Discharge of condition 4 (Control of noise from plant) from approved application 21/01443/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2022-09-12
View full details - - Land At Stuart Road - Newport Street (Former Firestation) Newport Street Pontefract WF8 4PQ
Discharge of Condition 17 (External Lighting) from approved application 20/02818/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2022-07-20
View full details - - Land At Stuart Road - Newport Street (Former Firestation) Newport Street Pontefract WF8 4PQ
Discharge of Condition 21(Remediation Verification) from approved application 20/02818/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2022-06-30
View full details - - Land At Stuart Road - Newport Street (Former Firestation) Newport Street Pontefract WF8 4PQ
Discharge of Condition 15(Landscaping) from approved application 20/02818/FUL
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2022-06-30
View full details - - 2 Castle View Pontefract WF8 1EH
Non material amendment to approved application 21/01604/FUL dated 14/10/2021 (for a change of use from workshop/store to residential including external alterations and associated works) to make altera
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2022-06-07
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A brief summary of Monkhill in West Yorkshire
Monkhill is a locality within Pontefract, situated in the Wakefield district of West Yorkshire, England. This area is relevant for those researching planning applications, offering a blend of residential and community developments within its jurisdiction. It sits within the Wakefield district.
Property prices in Monkhill show an average sale price of £191,010, 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 Monkhill a particularly low-crime area.
Monkhill 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Monkhill 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.
Planning Activity in Monkhill
In the last 24 months, 69 planning applications were submitted near Monkhill. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 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 Monkhill.
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 Monkhill were discharge of conditions (20), amendments (11), full planning applications (9).
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 62 smaller schemes were submitted.
18 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 14 were dismissed (22% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 27 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 33 applications
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