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Planning in Ryhill

Approved
100%
11 of 11 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

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

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About Ryhill

Ryhill is a quaint village and civil parish located on the B6428 road in West Yorkshire, approximately 6 miles northeast of Barnsley. With a population of 2,628, which grew to 2,894 by the 2011 census, Ryhill presents a unique landscape for potential planning applications and community development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,985 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wakefield district.

Property prices in Ryhill show an average sale price of £218,855, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Ryhill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ryhill 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 Ryhill, 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, 19 planning applications were submitted near Ryhill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (6), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Ryhill?
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Ryhill. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Ryhill?
The average planning decision time near Ryhill is 86 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 Ryhill?
The planning approval rate near Ryhill is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Ryhill?
The most common type of planning application near Ryhill is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Ryhill?
You can search and track planning applications near Ryhill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.