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Planning in Whitwood

Only 4 decisions near Whitwood in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Whitwood in the last 24 months, from Wakefield Metropolitan District Council's planning register.

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About Whitwood

Whitwood is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England.

Property prices in Whitwood show an average sale price of £628,485, 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 Whitwood a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whitwood 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 Whitwood, 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, 17 planning applications were submitted near Whitwood.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (3), listed building and heritage (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Whitwood?
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Whitwood.
What types of planning applications are most common near Whitwood?
The most common type of planning application near Whitwood is discharge of conditions, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Whitwood?
You can search and track planning applications near Whitwood on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.