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Planning in Washpit

Approved
86%
31 of 36 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Washpit in the last 24 months, from Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Washpit

Postcode districts

HD9 466 applications in the last 12 monthsHD7 201 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Washpit

Washpit is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England.

Property prices in Washpit show an average sale price of £282,771, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Washpit a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Washpit has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Washpit 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 Washpit, 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, 50 planning applications were submitted near Washpit. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (19), discharge of conditions (5), amendments (5).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Washpit?
In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Washpit. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Washpit?
The average planning decision time near Washpit is 64 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 Washpit?
The planning approval rate near Washpit is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Washpit?
The most common type of planning application near Washpit is full planning applications, with 19 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Washpit?
You can search and track planning applications near Washpit on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.