How long do planning decisions take near Upton?

The average planning decision time near Upton is 87 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 Upton?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Upton?

The most common type of planning application near Upton is discharge of conditions, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Upton?

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Upton, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Upton, West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire · England · settlement

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About Upton

Population: 3,672 (2021)

District: Upton and North Elmsall

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £230,897 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wakefield
Parliamentary constituency: Normanton and Hemsworth
LSOA: Wakefield 043C

Crime Statistics

37 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 20
anti-social-behaviour: 5
criminal-damage-arson: 4
other-theft: 2
shoplifting: 2
possession-of-weapons: 1
public-order: 1
vehicle-crime: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Upton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Upton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Upton.

- 1 Hill Estate Upton Pontefract WF9 1HT
Discharge of condition 3 (Levels), 4 (Radon Gas Protection) and 5 (Boundary Treatments) from approved application 24/02078/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-10-28
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- 6 Waulkmill Close Upton Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 1NA
Single storey rear extension and first floor extension above existing garage and utility room with changes to external materials
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2024-04-25
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A brief summary of Upton in West Yorkshire

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 £230,897, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Upton area recorded 37 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Upton 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 Upton

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Upton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 87 days.

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

The average decision period of 87 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Upton were discharge of conditions (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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