How long do planning decisions take near Warmfield?

The average planning decision time near Warmfield is 66 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 Warmfield?

The planning approval rate near Warmfield is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Warmfield?

The most common type of planning application near Warmfield is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Warmfield?

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Warmfield, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Warmfield, West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire · England · settlement

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

About Warmfield

Warmfield cum Heath is a civil parish located in the City of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, just over a mile east of Wakefield. The area boasts 57 listed buildings, making it a significant site for heritage and planning considerations. This rich architectural history may be of particular interest to those researching planning applications in the region.

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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 020B

Crime Statistics

33 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 20
burglary: 3
criminal-damage-arson: 3
shoplifting: 3
anti-social-behaviour: 1
other-theft: 1
public-order: 1
vehicle-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Warmfield.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Warmfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Warmfield.

- Low Farm Warmfield Lane Warmfield Wakefield WF1 5TN
Variation of condition 7 (Hours of Use) of approved application ref. 24/00768/FUL for "Full planning application for the change of use of a residential dwelling and ancillary buildings to children's d
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-01-16
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- Low Farm Warmfield Lane Warmfield Wakefield WF1 5TN
Prior approval for the provision of a private way
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-01-16
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- Low Farm Warmfield Lane Warmfield Wakefield WF1 5TN
Proposed maintenance and improvement (surfacing works) of an existing private way
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-07-15
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A brief summary of Warmfield in West Yorkshire

Property prices in Warmfield show an average sale price of £250,889, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Warmfield area recorded 33 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.

Warmfield 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.

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

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Warmfield. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Warmfield.

At 66 days on average, decisions near Warmfield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Warmfield were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), amendments (1).

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