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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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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).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Sharlston Common?
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Sharlston Common.
What types of planning applications are most common near Sharlston Common?
The most common type of planning application near Sharlston Common is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Sharlston Common?
You can search and track planning applications near Sharlston Common on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.