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Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Planning applications.

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Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
5,126Searchable applications
586Recorded as pending
91%Approval rate · 3,612 approved or refused records
329Refused applications

3,283 approved · 329 refused · 167 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 21 Apr 2006 to 7 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 12 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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More application records

  1. Decided19/02480/S7301

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of application 19/02480/FUL dated 20 December 2019 [which granted planning permission for Single storey side extension, two storey rear extension, roof alterations & raised decking with room below] to permit the removal of the pitched roof to side, introduction of three rooflight windows, removal of ground floor rear window, replacement traditional height front lounge window, and change of window in bedroom 4 to a set of patio doors and juliet balcony

    27 Ashdene Drive Crofton Wakefield WF4 1PJ

    Received 6 Aug 2020
  2. Decided14/00940/NMC01

    Non material amendment to approved application 14/00940/s7301 dated 10.10.2019 (Variation of condition 1A of approved application: 14/00940/REM dated 03/10/2014 (reserved matters for 280 dwellings and associated works) to vary the approved Naples house type to Montreux house type (plots 5, 6, 111, 112, 168, 171, 176, 177, 178, 179, 184, 185, 186, 228, 229, 230 and 231) and Palermo house type (plots 79, 81, 82, 84, 85, 88, 93, 96, 97, 108, 129, 132, 133, 140 and 141) (part retrospective)) to replace plots 138 and 139 with a detached Palermo (Plot 139), removal of garages of plots 136 (renumbered 137) & 137 (renumbered plot 292) and provision of sheds, and amendments to parking of replacement dwelling (Plot 139) and to driveway of plots 139 and 292

    Land Off Wakefield Road, Ackworth Wakefield WF7 7BE

    Received 6 Aug 2020
  3. Decided20/01606/GPD

    Single Storey Extension to rear, maximum overall projection 3.8M, maximum overall height 3.8M and maximum height to the eaves 2.3M

    6 Willow Fold Wakefield WF2 9TL

    Received 6 Aug 2020
  4. Decided20/01607/FUL

    Proposed single storey side and rear extension and demolition of existing garage

    8 Linnet Grove Wakefield WF2 6SF

    Received 6 Aug 2020
  5. Decided20/01608/TPO

    T1 Beech - FELL

    28 Westfield Grove Wakefield WF1 3RS

    Received 4 Aug 2020
  6. Decided20/01609/FUL

    First floor extension to existing property (previous approval 20/00341/FUL) and new detached garage with dropped kerb access off highway (Part-Retrospective)

    4 Cubley Avenue Wakefield WF2 7HG

    Received 7 Aug 2020
  7. Decided20/01610/FUL

    Proposed front lounge extension and entrance porch

    71 Victoria Avenue Wakefield WF2 9QL

    Received 4 Aug 2020
  8. Decided20/01611/FUL

    Single storey side and rear extension and demolition of existing single storey extension

    27 Moorhouse View South Elmsall Pontefract WF9 2JL

    Received 5 Aug 2020
  9. Decided20/01612/FUL

    Front and rear dormers and external alterations to include removal/installation of windows in side elevation

    6 Hall Cliffe Crescent Horbury Wakefield WF4 6DF

    Received 5 Aug 2020
  10. Decided20/01613/FUL

    Demolition of existing garage, two storey extension to side

    11 Ackworth Road Pontefract WF8 3PA

    Received 6 Aug 2020
  11. Decided20/01614/TCA

    T1 - Pruning cuts for drawing back of branches be taken at suitable growing points and no wound should exceed 65 millimetres in diameter to remove branches overhanging into neighbour's garden which is restricting vehicle access to their driveway. This work should be carried out in accordance with BS3998 2010 (British Standard for Tree Work); T2 - T5 - Pruning cuts for drawing back of branches be taken at suitable growing points and no wound should exceed 65 millimetres in diameter to remove overhand into main Street which is restricting emergency vehicle and larger vehicle access (including waste collection lorries) to the street. This work should be carried out in accordance with BS3998 2010 (British Standard for Tree Work). We also seeking an agreement to undertake this general remediation work on a bi-annual basis to maintain the tree line does not impede the neighours driveway of overhang the payment on the main street

    6 The Mount Pontefract WF8 1ND

    Received 7 Aug 2020
  12. Decided20/01615/LBC

    Conversion of the existing building from 2 self contained flats into a single dwelling including internal and external alterations

    West Pavillion Heath Wakefield WF1 5SL

    Received 7 Aug 2020
  13. Decided20/01616/FUL

    Erection of replacement double garage.

    71 Sunnydale Park Ossett WF5 0RJ

    Received 7 Aug 2020
  14. Decided20/01617/FUL

    Single storey extension to rear, internal alterations and installation of new doors to lounge.

    Maghglas 16 Greatfield Road Ossett WF5 0RX

    Received 7 Aug 2020
  15. Decided20/01618/LBC

    Works to basement windows - windows uncovered and strengthened glass added and provision of grilles to provide greater ventilation

    75-83 Unity House Westgate Wakefield WF1 1EP

    Received 7 Aug 2020
  16. Decided20/01619/CPL

    Conversion of 2no. flats to 1no. dwellinghouse

    West Pavillion Heath Wakefield WF1 5SL

    Received 7 Aug 2020
  17. Decided20/01620/FUL

    Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, first floor side and rear extensions, associated external alterations and demolition of existing conservatory

    8A Agbrigg Road Wakefield WF2 6AF

    Received 7 Aug 2020
  18. Unknown20/01621/FUL

    Conversion of Garage/Workshop to 1-bedroomed Dwelling and alterations to roof

    60 Dewsbury Road Ossett WF5 9NQ

    Received 7 Aug 2020
  19. Decided20/01622/FUL

    Partial demolition, extension and conversion of existing building to create 6 no. apartments (part retrospective).

    Fold Yard Brook House Willow Grove Wakefield

    Received 7 Aug 2020
  20. Decided20/00067/SUB01

    Discharge of condition 7 (Construction method statement) from approved application 20/00067/REM.

    Land At Silkwood Park The Wilfred Wakefield WF2 9LP

    Received 7 Aug 2020
  21. Decided20/00063/NMC01

    Non-material amendment to approved planning application 20/00063/FUL dated 01/05/2020 [for an extension to form first floor, single storey extension to rear and garage to front and construction of new vehicular access] to reword condition 6 to state that the front (face) and sides (cheeks) of the dormer windows along the front elevation are finished with a render to match the external finish of the dwelling

    216 Flanshaw Lane Wakefield WF2 9JB

    Received 27 Jun 2020
  22. Decided20/01624/FUL

    Single storey extension to rear including alterations to existing conservatory

    12 Dovecote Close Horbury Wakefield WF4 6DH

    Received 7 Aug 2020
  23. Decided20/01626/FUL

    Erection of a 4 bed detached dwelling on the land to the west of 81 Pontefract Road

    Land Adj 81 Pontefract Road Pontefract WF8 2PS

    Received 8 Aug 2020
  24. Decided20/01627/FUL

    Single storey rear and side extension

    16 Otters Holt Durkar Wakefield WF4 3QE

    Received 10 Aug 2020

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