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Planning in Portobello

Approved
94%
29 of 31 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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Around Portobello

Postcode districts

WF2 206 applications in the last 12 monthsWF1 188 applications in the last 12 monthsWF5 57 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Wakefield Metropolitan District Council

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About Portobello

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.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Portobello, 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, 58 planning applications were submitted near Portobello. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (16), tree works (11), outline applications (8).

7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 6 were dismissed (14% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Portobello?
In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Portobello. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Portobello?
The average planning decision time near Portobello is 63 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 Portobello?
The planning approval rate near Portobello is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Portobello?
The most common type of planning application near Portobello is full planning applications, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Portobello?
You can search and track planning applications near Portobello on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.