How long do planning decisions take near Shepherd Hill?

The average planning decision time near Shepherd Hill is 62 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 Shepherd Hill?

The planning approval rate near Shepherd Hill is 60%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

The most common type of planning application near Shepherd Hill is tree works applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Shepherd Hill?

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Shepherd Hill, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Shepherd Hill, West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Shepherd 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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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £256,066 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wakefield
Parliamentary constituency: Ossett and Denby Dale
LSOA: Wakefield 025A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Shepherd Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shepherd 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 Shepherd Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Shepherd Hill.

26/00622/FUL - 70 Sunnydale Park Ossett Wakefield WF5 0RJ
Single-storey Extension to Rear
Status: Undecided | Council: Wakefield Metropolitan | Date: 2026-04-14
26/00533/FUL - Maple House 72B Dale Street Ossett Wakefield WF5 9HJ
Garden room
Status: Undecided | Council: Wakefield Metropolitan | Date: 2026-03-26
26/00442/FUL - 88 Whitley Spring Crescent Ossett Wakefield WF5 0RF
Two storey extension., replacement detached garage to side., boundary wall and drop kerb.
Status: Undecided | Council: Wakefield Metropolitan | Date: 2026-03-12

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A brief summary of Shepherd Hill in West Yorkshire

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

Property prices in Shepherd Hill show an average sale price of £256,066, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

Shepherd 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shepherd Hill 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.

Planning Activity in Shepherd Hill

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Shepherd Hill. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Shepherd Hill.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Shepherd Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Shepherd Hill were tree works (3), advertising consent (3), full planning applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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