Search Woolley planning applications
13 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Woolley · updated daily · Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Water Lane Farm Water Lane Woolley Wakefield WF4 2JQAwaiting decisionDemolition of Existing Dwelling and outbuildings (Use Class C3(a)) and the Construction of a Self Build Dwelling (Use Class C3(a)) and Associated WorksReceived 20 Oct 202626/01717/FUL
- Saxon House Molly Hurst Lane Woolley Wakefield WF4 2JYAwaiting decisionErection of Detached Garden Room and Tree removal. (Within a Conservation Area)Received 13 Oct 202626/01835/FUL
- Yorkshire House Backhouse Lane Woolley Wakefield WF4 2LBAwaiting decisionExtension to west end of bungalow, removal of projecting balcony to east side and replaced with roof terrace over single-storey extensionReceived 12 Oct 202626/01833/FUL
- 10 Old Mount Farm Woolley Wakefield WF4 2LDApprovedT1 Elder - Crown Reduce to achieve a clearance of 2 metres from the branch tips to the side elevation of the garage with no pruning wounds to be greater than 10cm in diameter. T2 and T3 Cherry - Fell.Received 14 Sep 2026Decided 21 Oct 202626/01645/TCA
- 8 Water Lane Woolley Wakefield WF4 2JQRefusedT1 Oak - FellReceived 14 Sep 2026Decided 5 Nov 202626/01664/TPO
Planning in Woolley
Only 6 decisions near Woolley in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Woolley in the last 24 months, from Wakefield Metropolitan District Council's planning register.
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Around Woolley
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WF4 247 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
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About Woolley
Woolley is a village and civil parish located on the border of West Yorkshire and South Yorkshire, Northern England. With a population that grew from 575 in 2001 to 1,339 by the 2011 Census, Woolley sits approximately 6 miles north of Barnsley and 7 miles south of Wakefield, making it a quaint yet developing area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,570 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wakefield district.
Property prices in Woolley show an average sale price of £218,855, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Woolley area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Woolley a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Woolley has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woolley 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 Woolley, 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 Woolley.
The most common types were tree works (2), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).