How long do planning decisions take near Wentbridge?

The average planning decision time near Wentbridge is 46 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wentbridge?

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

How can I track planning applications near Wentbridge?

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Wentbridge, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wentbridge, West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire · England · settlement

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

About Wentbridge

Wentbridge is a charming village and civil parish located in the Wakefield district of West Yorkshire, England. Situated approximately 3 miles southeast of Pontefract and adjacent to the A1 road, it offers a strategic location for potential development and planning applications in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £191,010 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wakefield
Parliamentary constituency: Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
LSOA: Wakefield 015C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wentbridge.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wentbridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Wentbridge.

- Went Hus Great North Road Wentbridge Pontefract WF8 3JP
T1 T2, T3 & T4 - Remove all branches no more than 35mm in diameter from ground level to crown approximately 5.5 to 7.5 metres high depending upon slope at ground level. Crown lift to give 1metre clear
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-06-15
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- Bridge House Great North Road Wentbridge Pontefract WF8 3JJ
Crown Reduce 1 Maple and 1 Acer trees by 25% and Crown Lift to 3 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-06-09
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25/02060/SUB01 - Wentbridge Hotel Great North Road Wentbridge Pontefract WF8 3JJ
Discharge of condition 3 (Biodiversity Gain Plan), 4 (Tree Planting) and 6 (Tree protection Plan) from approved application 25/02060/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-04-10
- Wentbridge Hotel Great North Road Wentbridge Pontefract WF8 3JJ
Discharge of condition 3 (Biodiversity Gain Plan), 4 (Tree Planting) and 6 (Tree protection Plan) from approved application 25/02060/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-04-10
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- Bridge House Great North Road Wentbridge Pontefract WF8 3JJ
Discharge of condition 3 (Materials and Window Schedule) from approved application 25/00391/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2025-09-07
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A brief summary of Wentbridge in West Yorkshire

Property prices in Wentbridge show an average sale price of £191,010, 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 Wentbridge a particularly low-crime area.

Wentbridge 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Wentbridge includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Brockadale SSSI, Wentbridge Ings SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Wentbridge

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Wentbridge. The average decision time was 46 days.

The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Wentbridge were tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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