How long do planning decisions take near Red Hill?

The average planning decision time near Red Hill is 57 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 Red Hill?

The planning approval rate near Red Hill is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Red Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Red Hill is outline applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Red Hill?

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Red Hill, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Red Hill, West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Red Hill 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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Area Information

Admin district: Wakefield
Parliamentary constituency: Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
LSOA: Wakefield 013A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Red Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Red Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Red Hill.

26/00519/FUL - 135 Redhill Avenue Castleford WF10 4QN
Single storey rear and side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-03-31
26/00425/CPL - 71 West Mead Castleford WF10 3AF
single storey extension to rear
Status: Undecided | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-03-23
- 71 West Mead Castleford WF10 3AF
single storey extension to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-03-09
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- 8 Ruskin Drive Castleford WF10 3BB
Single storey extension to rear with a Maximum projection of 6m, Maximum height of 3.45m and a maximum eaves height of 2.4m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2020-12-08
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- Stansfield Road, Wharfe Way, Foss Walk, Garage Forecourt To Rear Of Properties 30-41 Foss Walk, Nidd Drive And Esk Avenue Castleford West Yorkshire WF10 3DJ
Environmental Improvement Scheme consisting of provision of alley gates and sculptures at Stansfield Road, Wharfe Way, Foss Walk, Garage forecourt to rear of properties 30-41 Foss Walk, Nidd Drive and
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2014-12-11
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- Public Open Space, Parking Areas And Properties On Foss Walk, Tees Close, Dove Drive, Nidd Drive, Foss Walk, Calder Close, Humber Close, Wharfe Way, Swale Drive, Rye Way, Esk Avenue And Stansfield Road.
Environmental Improvement Works incorporating; Use of areas of public footpath for garden land, Garage demolition and relocation, creation of areas of public open space and for vehicular parking, new
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2013-10-11
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- Ings View Garage Site (Plot Number 12) Airedale Castleford
Detached garage (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2005-05-31
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- Ings View (Garage Plot 8) Airedale Castleford
Detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2004-12-07
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A brief summary of Red Hill in West Yorkshire

Red Hill is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Red Hill a particularly low-crime area.

Red Hill 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Red Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Fairburn and Newton Ings SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Red Hill

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Red Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Red Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Red Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Red Hill were outline applications (4), full planning applications (2), amendments (1).

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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