Search Sharlston planning applications
113 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Sharlston · updated daily · Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- 72 Weeland Road Sharlston Common Wakefield WF4 1DBAwaiting decisionPrior approval for change of use from commercial business and service (use class E) to 1no. residential dwelling (Class C3).Received 18 Jun 202626/00854/COUMA
- Nostell Priory Holiday Park Nostell Priory Estate Nostell Wakefield WF4 1QEApproved5 Day Notice: G29 tree suffering from sooty bark disease and is dead. dismantle and remove whole tree T1559 tree suffering from sooty bark disease and is dead. dismantle and remove whole tree T1235 tree suffering from sooty bark disease and is dead. dismantle and remove whole tree Sycamore tree adjacent to T1559 (no tag) tree suffering from sooty bark disease and is dead. dismantle and remove whole tree T1845 tree suffering from sooty bark disease and is dead. dismantle and remove whole tree T1849 tree suffering from sooty bark disease and is dead. dismantle and remove whole treeTree Preservation Order ConsentReceived 15 Jun 2026Decided 23 Jun 202626/01035/TPO
- 67 West Lane Sharlston Common Wakefield WF4 1EPAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear / side extensionReceived 28 May 202626/00914/FUL
- Foulby Farm Doncaster Road Foulby Wakefield WF4 1PYAwaiting decisionVariation of Conditions 1 (Time Limit) and 2 (Plans) of planning permission 24/01586/ful, dated 11/12/2024 (which granted permission for a Proposed outbuilding (retrospective)) to regularise alterations already carried out, specifically the changes to the roof and introduction of glazed doors to the existing outbuilding.Section 73 ApplicationReceived 21 Jul 202524/01586/S7301
- 132A Weeland Road Sharlston Common Wakefield WF4 1DDApprovedSubdivision of existing dwelling to form 2no. self-contained flats and external alterations.Received 28 Apr 2025Decided 30 Oct 202625/00821/FUL
Planning in Sharlston
Only 5 decisions near Sharlston in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sharlston in the last 24 months, from Wakefield Metropolitan District Council's planning register.
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WF4 246 applications in the last 12 months
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About Sharlston
Sharlston is a village and civil parish located 4 miles east of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England. It encompasses the areas of Old Sharlston, Sharlston Common, and New Sharlston, with a population that decreased from 2,756 in 2001 to 2,663 by the 2011 Census. As part of the City of Wakefield unitary district, Sharlston presents various opportunities for planning applications within its community. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,851 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wakefield district.
Property prices in Sharlston show an average sale price of £218,855, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Sharlston area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Sharlston a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Sharlston has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sharlston 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 Sharlston, 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, 12 planning applications were submitted near Sharlston.
The most common types were amendments (2), full planning applications (1), tree works (1).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).