Wintersett, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wintersett, West Yorkshire.
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About Wintersett
Wintersett is a quaint hamlet located in the Wakefield district of West Yorkshire, England, with a population of just 50 as recorded in the 2001 census. Historically part of the Wakefield Rural District until 1974, Wintersett is notable for its proximity to the Wintersett Reservoir, which may influence local planning applications related to environmental and recreational developments in the area.
Population: 44 (2021)
District: Wakefield
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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: Ossett and Denby Dale
- LSOA: Wakefield 035D
Crime Statistics
29 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 14
- criminal-damage-arson: 6
- public-order: 4
- vehicle-crime: 3
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wintersett.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wintersett.
- 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 Wintersett based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Wintersett.
- - Stoneleigh Farm Wintersett Lane Wintersett Wakefield WF4 2EB
Proposed two storey extension to the rear with integrated balcony at first floor
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-04-24
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A brief summary of Wintersett in West Yorkshire
Wintersett is a quaint hamlet located in the Wakefield district of West Yorkshire, England, with a population of just 50 as recorded in the 2001 census. Historically part of the Wakefield Rural District until 1974, Wintersett is notable for its proximity to the Wintersett Reservoir, which may influence local planning applications related to environmental and recreational developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 44 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wakefield district.
Property prices in Wintersett show an average sale price of £250,889, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Wintersett area recorded 29 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.
Wintersett 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, Wintersett 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 Wintersett
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Wintersett. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wintersett may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Wintersett were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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