How long do planning decisions take near Rawfolds?

The average planning decision time near Rawfolds is 72 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 Rawfolds?

The planning approval rate near Rawfolds is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Rawfolds?

The most common type of planning application near Rawfolds is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Rawfolds?

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Rawfolds, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Rawfolds, West Yorkshire.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £198,800 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Kirklees
Parliamentary constituency: Spen Valley
LSOA: Kirklees 005D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Rawfolds.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Rawfolds based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Rawfolds.

- Spen Valley Greenway Cleckheaton to Liversedge
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed improvements to cycling and walking infrastructure including the installation of lighting columns
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-12-02
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- Spen Valley Leisure Centre, Bradford Road, Littletown, Liversedge, WF15 6LW
Prior notification for installation of telecommunications NTQ installation; proposed 30m High Valmont climbable monopole on 6.6x6.6x1.4m deep concrete base and associated ancillary works
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-04-15
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- Springfield Farm, Springfield Lane, Hightown, Liversedge, WF15 6NQ
Erection of two storey and single storey rear extension, first floor side extension, porch and first floor extension to front
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-02-22
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A brief summary of Rawfolds in West Yorkshire

Rawfolds is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England.

Property prices in Rawfolds show an average sale price of £198,800, 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 Rawfolds a particularly low-crime area.

Rawfolds has one conservation area within its boundaries: Little Gomersal. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Rawfolds includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rawfolds 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 Rawfolds

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Rawfolds. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Rawfolds.

The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Rawfolds were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (3), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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