Moorthorpe, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Moorthorpe, West Yorkshire.
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About Moorthorpe
Moorthorpe is a village located within the civil parish of South Kirkby and Moorthorpe in the City of Wakefield district of West Yorkshire, England. It falls under the jurisdiction of the South Kirkby and Moorthorpe Town Council, making it a key area for local planning and development initiatives.
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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 043B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Moorthorpe.
- 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 Moorthorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
167 planning applications found near Moorthorpe.
- - 64 Pendennis Avenue South Elmsall Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 2PL
Detached garage to rear of dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - 26/00494/FUL - 52 Minsthorpe Vale South Elmsall Pontefract WF9 2PQ
Demolition of existing detached garage and replacement detached garage to side
Status: Undecided | Council: Wakefield Metropolitan | Date: 2026-04-02 - 26/00518/TEL - Minsthorpe High School Minsthorpe Lane South Elmsall Pontecraft WF9 2UJ
The Installation of a replacement 22.5m monopole mast onto new concrete base, to accommodate 9 no. Antenna, ancillary radio equipment, 1 no. 0.3m transmission dish and 2 no. Equipment Cabinets adjacen
Status: Undecided | Council: Wakefield Metropolitan | Date: 2026-03-25 - - 44 Denholme Meadow South Elmsall Pontefract WF9 2PW
Demolition of garage and erection of detached outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Minsthorpe Sports And Fitness Minsthorpe Lane South Elmsall Pontefract WF9 2UJ
Request for screening opinion to confirm whether there is a requirement for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in respect of a flood alleviation scheme.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - 48 Little Lane South Elmsall Pontefract WF9 2NX
Part two storey part first floor extension to side, single storey extension to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 62 Little Lane South Elmsall Pontefract WF9 2NX
Single storey extension to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - 44 Denholme Meadow South Elmsall Pontefract WF9 2PW
Erection of domestic outbuilding (10.0m x 7.0m)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-06-11
View full details - - 38 Barnsley Road South Elmsall Pontefract WF9 2RF
Replacement shopfront and exterior alterations including 2x AC units to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-04-30
View full details - - 38 Barnsley Road South Elmsall Pontefract WF9 2RF
Fascia Signs,Projecting Signs, Vinyls, Window Posters, Directory of Services, Nameplate, CCTV Signage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-04-30
View full details - - 44 Denholme Meadow South Elmsall Pontefract WF9 2PW
Outbuilding located to rear/side of existing dwelling to be used as activity room for existing child care establishment.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - 278A Barnsley Road South Elmsall Pontefract WF9 2AD
Certificate of lawful proposed use for change of use of first floor from class E(c)(iii) to class E(f), no external alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-02-19
View full details - - 45 - 49 Barnsley Road (land Rear Of) South Elmsall Pontefract WF9 2RN
Outline application for the erection of 4no. 2-bedroom flats with associated parking including access and layout (appearance, landscaping and scale reserved)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2024-12-18
View full details - - Minsthorpe Community College Minsthorpe Lane South Elmsall Pontefract WF9 2UJ
Discharge of condition 13 (Verification Report) from approved application 22/02489/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2024-11-06
View full details - - Minsthorpe Community College Minsthorpe Lane South Elmsall Pontefract WF9 2UJ
Discharge of condition 14 (Radon protection) from approved application 22/02489/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 40 Barnsley Road South Elmsall Pontefract WF9 2RF
Proposed new shop front and associated security roller shutters
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2024-09-23
View full details - - Minsthorpe Community College Minsthorpe Lane South Elmsall Pontefract WF9 2UJ
Discharge of conditions 9 (Community Use Strategy), 10 (Cycle Parking), 11 (External Lighting) and 12 (Biodiversity and Ecological Enhancement Faetures) from approved application 22/02489/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2024-08-01
View full details - - 35 Beaumont Avenue South Elmsall Pontefract WF9 2XE
Single storey side extension, preceeded by demolition of existing outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2024-05-02
View full details - - 34B Barnsley Road South Elmsall Pontefract WF9 2SA
Change of use of first floor bridal wear shop to flat
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2024-03-07
View full details - - 62 - 64 Barnsley Road South Elmsall Pontefract WF9 2RF
Proposed Change of Use of the existing pharmacy (Use Class E(e)) to include a Cafe (Class Use E (b))
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2023-10-17
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A brief summary of Moorthorpe in West Yorkshire
Moorthorpe is a village located within the civil parish of South Kirkby and Moorthorpe in the City of Wakefield district of West Yorkshire, England. It falls under the jurisdiction of the South Kirkby and Moorthorpe Town Council, making it a key area for local planning and development initiatives.
Property prices in Moorthorpe 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 Moorthorpe a particularly low-crime area.
Moorthorpe 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, Moorthorpe 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 Moorthorpe
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Moorthorpe. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Moorthorpe.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Moorthorpe slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Moorthorpe were full planning applications (15), outline applications (10), discharge of conditions (9). Full planning applications account for 34% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 36 smaller schemes were submitted.
38 planning appeals were lodged, of which 6 were allowed and 32 were dismissed (16% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 18 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 22 applications
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