How long do planning decisions take near Thornes?

The average planning decision time near Thornes is 57 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 Thornes?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Thornes?

The most common type of planning application near Thornes is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Thornes?

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Thornes, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Thornes, West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire · England · settlement

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

District: Wakefield

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £218,855 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wakefield
Parliamentary constituency: Ossett and Denby Dale
LSOA: Wakefield 033A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Thornes.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Thornes based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Thornes.

26/00381/FUL - 16 Thornes Moor Avenue Wakefield WF2 8PZ
Two storey extension to the side and single storey extension to rear
Status: Undecided | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-04-01
26/00275/FUL - 28 Park Avenue Wakefield WF2 8DS
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-03-11

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A brief summary of Thornes in West Yorkshire

Thornes is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England. It sits within the Wakefield district.

Property prices in Thornes show an average sale price of £218,855, 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 Thornes a particularly low-crime area.

Thornes 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 Thornes

In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Thornes. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

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

At 57 days on average, decisions near Thornes slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Thornes were discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3), advertising consent (3).

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