Purston Jaglin, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Purston Jaglin, West Yorkshire.

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About Purston Jaglin

Featherstone is a town and civil parish located in the City of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, approximately two miles south-west of Pontefract. With a population of 15,244 as of the 2011 census, it falls within the historically significant West Riding of Yorkshire. The town is served by Featherstone railway station, which is part of the Pontefract Line, providing essential transport links for residents and potential developments in the area.

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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 027B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Purston Jaglin.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Purston Jaglin.

• 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 Purston Jaglin based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Purston Jaglin.

1. 26/00670/FUL - 161A Pontefract Road Featherstone Pontefract WF7 5AA
   Proposed drop kerb, removal of wall and additional parking.
   Status: Undecided | Council: Wakefield Metropolitan | Date: 2026-04-23
2. - 161A Pontefract Road Featherstone Pontefract WF7 5AA
   Proposed drop kerb, removal of wall and additional parking.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-04-21
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A brief summary of Purston Jaglin in West Yorkshire

Featherstone is a town and civil parish located in the City of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, approximately two miles south-west of Pontefract. With a population of 15,244 as of the 2011 census, it falls within the historically significant West Riding of Yorkshire. The town is served by Featherstone railway station, which is part of the Pontefract Line, providing essential transport links for residents and potential developments in the area.

Property prices in Purston Jaglin 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 Purston Jaglin a particularly low-crime area.

Purston Jaglin 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 Purston Jaglin

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Purston Jaglin.

The most common application types near Purston Jaglin were full planning applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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