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Planning in Woolgreaves

Approved
76%
32 of 41 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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About Woolgreaves

Woolgreaves is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England.

Property prices in Woolgreaves show an average sale price of £218,855, 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 Woolgreaves a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Woolgreaves has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woolgreaves 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 Woolgreaves, 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, 67 planning applications were submitted near Woolgreaves. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (19), tree works (15), amendments (6).

10 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (40% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Woolgreaves?
In the last 24 months, 67 planning applications were submitted near Woolgreaves. The approval rate is 76%.
How long do planning decisions take near Woolgreaves?
The average planning decision time near Woolgreaves is 66 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 Woolgreaves?
The planning approval rate near Woolgreaves is 76%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Woolgreaves?
The most common type of planning application near Woolgreaves is full planning applications, with 19 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Woolgreaves?
You can search and track planning applications near Woolgreaves on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.