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Planning in Moorhouse

Approved
91%
10 of 11 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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About Moorhouse

Moorhouse is a settlement located in South Yorkshire, England.

Property prices in Moorhouse show an average sale price of £179,268, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Moorhouse has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Moorhouse 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 Moorhouse, 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, 13 planning applications were submitted near Moorhouse. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Moorhouse?
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Moorhouse. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Moorhouse?
The average planning decision time near Moorhouse is 66 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 Moorhouse?
The planning approval rate near Moorhouse is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Moorhouse?
The most common type of planning application near Moorhouse is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Moorhouse?
You can search and track planning applications near Moorhouse on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.