Portobello, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Portobello, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Portobello are administered by Wakefield Metropolitan District Council. View the full Wakefield Metropolitan District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £218,855 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wakefield
- Parliamentary constituency: Wakefield and Rothwell
- LSOA: Wakefield 028A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Portobello.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Portobello.
- 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 Portobello based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Portobello.
- - 19 Rutland Avenue Wakefield WF2 7LD
Single storey rear extension with a maximum projection of 4.7m, a maximum height of 3.7m and a maximum eaves height of 2.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 14 Miller Avenue Sandal Wakefield WF2 7DJ
Single storey extension to gable end under permitted development
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-01-07
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A brief summary of Portobello in West Yorkshire
Portobello is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England.
Property prices in Portobello show an average sale price of £218,855, 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 Portobello a particularly low-crime area.
Portobello 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, Portobello 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 Portobello
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Portobello. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Portobello may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Portobello were full planning applications (3), outline applications (3), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.