Windmill Hill, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Windmill Hill, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Windmill Hill are administered by Wakefield Metropolitan District Council. View the full Wakefield Metropolitan District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £218,855 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wakefield
- Parliamentary constituency: Ossett and Denby Dale
- LSOA: Wakefield 037A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Windmill Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Windmill Hill.
- 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 Windmill Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Windmill Hill.
- - 11 Dovedale Close Crofton Wakefield WF4 1SS
Two storey extension to front and side, conversion of existing garage including new pitched roof and link to dwelling and extended hardstanding parking area to front.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - - 22 Weeland Road (land Adj) Crofton Wakefield WF4 1LN
Demolition of an existing commercial building and erection of 1 dwelling (all matters reserved).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Windmill Hill in West Yorkshire
Windmill Hill is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England.
Property prices in Windmill Hill show an average sale price of £218,855, 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 Windmill Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Windmill Hill 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, Windmill Hill 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 Windmill Hill
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Windmill Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Windmill Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Windmill Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Windmill Hill were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Sharlston planning applications
- Sharlston Common planning applications
- Crofton planning applications
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- Streethouse planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.