How long do planning decisions take near The Fall?

The average planning decision time near The Fall is 56 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 The Fall?

The planning approval rate near The Fall is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near The Fall?

The most common type of planning application near The Fall is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near The Fall?

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The Fall, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near The Fall, West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in The Fall 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: £250,889 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wakefield
Parliamentary constituency: Wakefield and Rothwell
LSOA: Wakefield 007A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near The Fall.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 The Fall based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near The Fall.

- 1 Hopefield Court East Ardsley Wakefield WF3 2LL
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a conversion of the loft to habitable accommodation; rooflights to the front and rear and window to gable end
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-27
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- 31 Moor Knoll Drive East Ardsley Wakefield WF3 2DR
Demolition of existing rear extension; construction of single-storey rear extension; new garden wall to the rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-25
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- 1 Cave Lane East Ardsley Wakefield WF3 2BB
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for an extension to the gable, dormer window to the rear and rooflights to the front
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-18
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- 19 Croft Avenue East Ardsley Wakefield WF3 2AD
Removal of condition 3 (use as garage) to previously approved Planning Application H23/34/91/ (Alterations and extension to form kitchen and garage, with 2 bedrooms over, to side of semi-detached hous
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-17
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- 66 Bradford Road East Ardsley Wakefield WF3 2EY
Part single storey and part two storey extension to the rear; internal alterations and extension of shop frontage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-23
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- Land Off Common Lane East Ardsley
Change of use of agricultural building to indoor sport, recreation, or fitness
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-23
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- 115A Bradford Road East Ardsley WF3 2JU
Demolition of existing garage; erection of new garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-02-22
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- Microform Imaging Ltd Main Street East Ardsley Wakefield WF3 2AP
One illuminated sign and one non-illuminated sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-12-22
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- 1 New Lane East Ardsley Wakefield WF3 2DP
Single storey rear extension; timber decking and handrail over extension to rear; staircase with timber cladding to rear; single storey basement level extension to form storage to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-04-18
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A brief summary of The Fall in West Yorkshire

The Fall is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England.

Property prices in The Fall show an average sale price of £250,889, 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 The Fall a particularly low-crime area.

The Fall 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around The Fall includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, The Fall 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 The Fall

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near The Fall. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. The Fall maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near The Fall were full planning applications (10), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 59% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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