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Planning in Stanley

Only 9 decisions near Stanley in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Stanley in the last 24 months, from Wakefield Metropolitan District Council's planning register.

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 15,314. It sits within the Wakefield district.

Property prices in Stanley show an average sale price of £118,905, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stanley 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 Stanley, 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, 17 planning applications were submitted near Stanley.

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

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Stanley?
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Stanley.
What types of planning applications are most common near Stanley?
The most common type of planning application near Stanley is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Stanley?
You can search and track planning applications near Stanley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.