How long do planning decisions take near New Crofton?

The average planning decision time near New Crofton is 24 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 New Crofton?

The planning approval rate near New Crofton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near New Crofton?

The most common type of planning application near New Crofton is discharge of conditions, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near New Crofton?

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New Crofton, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near New Crofton, West Yorkshire.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £250,889 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wakefield
Parliamentary constituency: Ossett and Denby Dale
LSOA: Wakefield 036D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near New Crofton.

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 New Crofton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near New Crofton.

- 21 Herbage View Crofton Wakefield Wakefield WF4 1FD
Proposed Rear Extension/ Garage Conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-05-06
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- Land Off Santingley Lane Bedford Farm Court Herbage View Crofton Wakefield
Discharge of Condition 25 (renewable), Condition 26 (cycle storage), Condition 29 (travel plan) from approved application 23/00293/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-02-10
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- Land West Of Santingley Lane Santingley Lane Crofton Wakefield WF4 1JP
Non-material amendment to approved application 23/00293/FUL (The erection of 126 Dwellings, associated car parking, garages, vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access; public open space, landscaping and
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-01-28
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- Santingley Lane (Land West Of) Crofton Wakefield WF4 1JP
Discharge of condition 3 (Biodiversity CEMP) from approved application 23/00293/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-01-13
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- Land West Of Santingley Lane Crofton Wakefield WF4 1JP
Discharge of Condition 9 (Archaeology) from approved application 23/00293/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-01-08
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- Land West Of Santingley Lane Crofton Wakefield WF4 1JP
Discharge of Condition 8 (HMMP), Condition 22 (Ecological Mitigation Plan) from approved application 23/00293/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-01-08
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- Land West Of Santingley Lane Crofton Wakefield WF4 1JP
Discharge of Condition 7 (Drainage) Condition 14 (S38 layout) Condition 15 (Surfacing) from approved application 23/00293/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-01-08
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- Land West Of Santingley Lane Crofton Wakefield WF4 1JP
Discharge of Condition 4 (CEMMP), Condition 5 (Dust) and Condition 6 (Noise) from approved application 23/00293/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-01-06
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- Crofton Junior School Slack Lane Crofton Wakefield WF4 1HJ
Erection of two, ancillary outbuildings
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-11-17
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A brief summary of New Crofton in West Yorkshire

New Crofton is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England.

Property prices in New Crofton show an average sale price of £250,889, 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 New Crofton a particularly low-crime area.

New Crofton 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 New Crofton

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near New Crofton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 24 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near New Crofton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 24 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near New Crofton were discharge of conditions (6), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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