Search Upton planning applications
13 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Upton · updated daily · Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 34 High Street Upton Pontefract WF9 1HGAwaiting decisionDischarge of conditions 3 (Render), 4 (Car parking spaces), 5 (Boundary treatment), 6 (Cycle parking), and 7 (EV Charging) from approved application 26/00936/FUL.Received 2 Oct 202626/00936/SUB01
- 34 High Street Upton Pontefract WF9 1HGApprovedChange of use from social club (Sui Generis) to day centre (Class E)Full ApplicationReceived 1 Jun 2026Decided 27 Jul 202626/00936/FUL
- 63 Orchid Crest Upton Pontefract WF9 1NTAwaiting decisionLoft conversion with dormers to front and rear, hip to gable extension and increase in ridge height.Full ApplicationReceived 1 Jun 202626/00969/FUL
- Ridgewood Waggon Lane Upton Pontefract WF9 1JSApprovedChange of roof covering from Rosemary tiles to Slate and boundary wall/fence to front & side boundaryFull ApplicationReceived 26 May 2026Decided 22 Jul 202626/00895/FUL
- Fir Tree Farm House Hall Lane North Elmsall Pontefract WF9 2DZApprovedDischarge of conditions 3 (Archaeology Written Statement of Investigation), 4 (Finished Floor Levels), 5 (Materials and Finishes), 6 (Foul and Surface Water Drainage), 7 (Radon Protection Measures) and 8 (Site Investigation and Remediation) from approved application 23/02273/FULDischarge of Conditions RequestReceived 14 May 2026Decided 12 Aug 202623/02273/SUB01
Planning in Upton
- Approved
- 75%
- 9 of 12 decided
- Decision time
- about 17 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Upton in the last 24 months, from Wakefield Metropolitan District Council's planning register.
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Around Upton
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WF9 93 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
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About Upton
Upton is a village located within the civil parish of Upton and North Elmsall in the City of Wakefield, West Yorkshire. As of the 2001 census, the parish had a population of 3,541, making it a small yet significant community for potential planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,672 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Upton and North Elmsall district.
Property prices in Upton show an average sale price of £191,010, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Upton area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Upton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Upton 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 Upton, 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, 16 planning applications were submitted near Upton. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 121 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (4), tree works (3).
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).