How long do planning decisions take near Stanley?

The average planning decision time near Stanley is 50 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 Stanley?

The planning approval rate near Stanley is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Stanley?

The most common type of planning application near Stanley is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Stanley?

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Stanley, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stanley, West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Stanley are administered by Wakefield Metropolitan District Council. View the full Wakefield Metropolitan District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Stanley

Stanley is a village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, approximately 2.5 miles northeast of Wakefield city centre. Once an Urban District in the West Riding of Yorkshire, it comprises the electoral wards of Lake Lock, Outwood, Stanley, and Wrenthorpe. As of the 2011 Census, the area, specifically the Stanley and Outwood East ward, had a population of 15,314, contributing to the broader Lofthouse/Stanley area population of 22,947. This demographic information may be pertinent for those researching planning applications in the region.

Population: 15,314

District: Wakefield

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £118,905 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Leeds
Parliamentary constituency: Wakefield and Rothwell
LSOA: Leeds 100D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stanley.

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 Stanley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Stanley.

- Land Between 26 And 30 Lake Loch Road Stanley Wakefield WF3 4HZ
Discharge of Condition 3 (FFL), Condition 4 (Materials) from approved application 22/02383/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-03-21
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- 39 Lee Moor Road Stanley Wakefield WF3 4EF
Discharge of Condition 3 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) from approved application 22/02345/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-01-08
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- 20 Rogers Court Stanley Wakefield WF3 4EZ
Single storey extension to side
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-09-01
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- 10 Moor Road Stanley Wakefield WF3 4EW
Erection of a first floor side extension, two storey rear extension, removal of chimney, installation of Juliet balcony, erection of front porch, external alterations to dwellinghouse and raised decki
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2023-11-29
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A brief summary of Stanley in West Yorkshire

Property prices in Stanley show an average sale price of £118,905, 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 Stanley a particularly low-crime area.

Stanley 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.

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Planning Activity in Stanley

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Stanley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Stanley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Stanley were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2).

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