Search Sharlston Common planning applications
70 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Sharlston Common · updated daily · Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Land Off Cow Lane Sharlston Common Wakefield WF4 1BAAwaiting decisionErection of an agricultural storage building for the storage of hay and machineryReceived 5 Nov 202626/01918/AGR
- Sharlston Childrens Centre Sharlston Community School Hammer Lane Sharlston Common Wakefield WF4 1DHAwaiting decisionConstruction of 2no. classroom building, playground area, access paths and ramps and associated regrading worksFull ApplicationReceived 13 Aug 202626/01400/FUL
- 28 Eastville Road Sharlston Common Wakefield WF4 1AXAwaiting decisionTwo storey side extensionReceived 25 Jun 202626/01092/FUL
- Springfield Centre Pontefract Road Crofton Wakefield WF4 1LWAwaiting decisionErection of perimeter fencing with associated security gates and refurbishment of existing tarmac areaReceived 24 Jun 202626/00959/FUL
- 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
Planning in Sharlston Common
Only 4 decisions near Sharlston Common in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sharlston Common in the last 24 months, from Wakefield Metropolitan District Council's planning register.
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Around Sharlston Common
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WF4 246 applications in the last 12 monthsWF7 71 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
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About Sharlston Common
Sharlston Common is a civil parish and village located 4 miles east of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England. It encompasses the settlements of Old Sharlston, Sharlston Common, and New Sharlston, with a population that decreased from 2,756 in 2001 to 2,663 in 2011. The village is part of the City of Wakefield unitary district, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments within the region.
Property prices in Sharlston Common 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 Common 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 Common 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, Sharlston Common 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 Common, 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, 13 planning applications were submitted near Sharlston Common.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).