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Planning in Normanton

Approved
95%
36 of 37 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

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About Normanton

Normanton is a town located in the City of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, nestled between Wakefield to the south-east and Castleford to the north-west. It encompasses the civil parish of Normanton and Altofts, extending towards the River Calder in the west and north. With a population of 20,872 recorded in the 2011 Census, Normanton offers a diverse community for those considering planning applications in the area. The town has a population of approximately 20,872 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Normanton and Altofts district.

Property prices in Normanton show an average sale price of £232,579, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Normanton 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 Normanton, 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, 73 planning applications were submitted near Normanton. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (13), amendments (9). 5 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Normanton?
In the last 24 months, 73 planning applications were submitted near Normanton. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Normanton?
The average planning decision time near Normanton is 77 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 Normanton?
The planning approval rate near Normanton is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Normanton?
The most common type of planning application near Normanton is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Normanton?
You can search and track planning applications near Normanton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.