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Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Wakefield Metropolitan District Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
5,754Searchable applications
588Recorded as pending
91%Approval rate · 4,125 approved or refused records
365Refused applications

3,760 approved · 365 refused · 188 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 21 Apr 2006 to 9 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. Decided25/02019/FUL

    Change of use from shop to Dog groomers (Sui Generis)

    171 New Road Middlestown Wakefield WF4 4NX

    Received 29 Oct 2025
  2. Decided25/02020/LBC

    Installation of 15 (total) no. black upvc sash window frames and double glaze window glass to the front and rear elevations (at lower-ground, first and second floor), internal secondary glazing at ground-floor, and 2 no. black composite doors to the rear (at lower-ground and ground-floor), and painting of original front door black (at ground-floor) (retrospective)

    4 Wentworth Terrace Wakefield WF1 3QN

    Received 29 Oct 2025
  3. Decided25/02021/FUL

    Side Clubhouse Extension And Remodelling To Include Extended And Additional Changing Areas To Facilitate Mixed Use And Disability Access

    St Oswald Cricket Club Garmil Lane Wragby Wakefield WF4 1QU

    Received 29 Oct 2025
  4. Decided23/02311/SUB02

    Discharge of condition 4 (part iii) (Remediation) from approved application 23/02311/FUL

    Lilley Terrace South Kirkby Pontefract

    Received 29 Oct 2025
  5. Unknown25/02023/FUL

    Erection of 55No. dwellings, 3No. commercial buildings (Use Class E) and provision of open space.

    Land Off Bleakley Lane Notton Wakefield WF4 2NU

    Received 29 Oct 2025
  6. Decided24/01107/S7301

    Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of Planning Application 24/01107/FUL [which granted full planning permission for the erection of a modular classroom building] to vary the approved plans to change the design to include a brickwork plinth, a balustrade by the main entrance and an overhanging roof detailing around the building, to replace a door with a window on the side elevation and to reduce the size of the canopy

    Horbury Primary School Northfield Lane Horbury Wakefield WF4 5DW

    Received 29 Oct 2025
  7. Decided25/02024/FUL

    Demolition of existing Conservatory for construction of single storey extension to rear

    1 Raven Close Ackton Pontefract WF7 6JA

    Received 29 Oct 2025
  8. Decided25/02025/FUL

    Partial change of use from a dwelling (use class C3) to use as a dwelling (use class C3) and a barbers (use class E(c)(iii)) (Retrospective).

    1 Swift Way Wakefield WF2 6SG

    Received 30 Oct 2025
  9. Decided25/02026/FUL

    Change of use from Gymnasium (Class E(d)) to a Multi-Use Community Centre (Class F1) and associated works

    Unit 3 - 4 Victoria Works Elder Grove Wakefield WF2 9AS

    Received 30 Oct 2025
  10. Decided25/02027/FUL

    New window to front elevation

    12 Elm Terrace Swales Yard Pontefract WF8 1DG

    Received 30 Oct 2025
  11. Decided25/02028/FUL

    Change of use of commercial premises (Class E) to 1no. 5-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) (Class C4)

    81A Stanley Road Wakefield WF1 4LH

    Received 30 Oct 2025
  12. Decided25/02029/FUL

    Demolition of 2 existing temporary buildings containing 4 classrooms and erection of a new modular building containing 4 new classrooms with associated outdoor areas, exterior canopies, soft and hard landscaping.

    Oakfield Park School Barnsley Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7DT

    Received 30 Oct 2025
  13. Decided25/00362/SUB01

    Discharge of Condition 4 (Intrusive investigations), Condition 5 (Radon), Condition 6 (Biodiversity gain plan), Condition 7 (Biodiversity Retention and Enhancement Scheme), Condition 8 (Drainage), Condition 9 (materials), Condition 10 (Boundary Treatment) Condition 11 (Landscaping), Condition 20 (Separate Drainage Systems) and Condition 21 (No Piped Discharge of Surface Water) from approved application 25/00362/FUL

    Land Adj To Southfield Lane Horbury Wakefield WF4 5AS

    Received 30 Oct 2025
  14. Decided25/02031/FUL

    New timber fence along eastern and southern boundaries

    1 Netherley Brow Ossett Wakefield WF5 0DH

    Received 29 Oct 2025
  15. Decided25/02032/FUL

    Installation of 14no. electric vehicle charging stations, 1no. substation and 1no. feeder pillar including installation of associated underground cabling to the point of connection (proposed substation)

    Xscape Colorado Way Castleford WF10 4TA

    Received 30 Oct 2025
  16. Decided24/02260/SUB01

    Discharge of Condition 3 (wildlife enhancement plan) and Condition 4 (site investigation) from approved application 24/02260/ful

    27 Harrison Road Crofton Wakefield WF4 1NE

    Received 30 Oct 2025
  17. Decided25/02034/FUL

    Raising height of existing fence to tennis court perimeters

    Sandal Lawn Tennis Club Walton Lane Wakefield WF2 6BT

    Received 30 Oct 2025
  18. Decided25/02035/FUL

    Alteration to form new front dormer

    2 Trinity Street Wakefield WF1 5BS

    Received 31 Oct 2025
  19. Decided25/02036/FUL

    Conversion of coach house to granny flat/annexe and associated works

    59 Pontefract Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7LN

    Received 31 Oct 2025
  20. Decided25/02037/FUL

    Resubmission of approved application ref: 25/00590/FUL (Single storey extension to front. 1.5 storey extension and two-storey infill extension to rear. Replacement fenestrations and changes to openings front and rear and rooflight to front) to increase the size of the front extension and include a flue to the rear

    The Smithy Whitley Farm Drive Netherton Wakefield WF4 4LN

    Received 31 Oct 2025
  21. Decided25/02038/LBC

    Installation of one rooflight (Velux) to the side roof slope

    7 Railway Terrace Outwood Wakefield WF1 2PB

    Received 31 Oct 2025
  22. Decided25/02039/FUL

    Single storey extension to rear

    3 Ramsey Court Middlestown Wakefield WF4 4TW

    Received 31 Oct 2025
  23. Decided25/02041/TPO

    Remove T9 Lime and T11 LimeT9 and T11 lime trees are based within the boundary of 2 Netherton Hall Gardens. Both trees have grown extensively over the years and are now a dominating height. As far as we are able to measure, T9 now stands at c.30-40m and T11 at c.40-50m in height. Over time both trees have caused damage to the original and historic stone wall boundary, which is a feature of the village, being so close to the school and on a public footpath there is frequent and large volumes of footfall. There is significant and worsening deterioration of the wall with excessive bowing, cracks and even loosening of coping stones leading to collapse on the property side. The damage caused to the walls by the trees requires imminent repair. This due to concerns over public safely on the footpath and due to the impact on the feature itself. To ensure a successful and lasting repair, both our insurance assessor and professional builder has recommended that the trees must be felled. Felling is recommended as the course of action due to the proximity to the wall (T9 is 28cm from the wall and T11 is 30cm from the wall) and the ongoing damage the trees will cause to its foundation.We have had a professional tree surgeon tend to both trees over the years, trimming dead branches within the guidance and limitations of the tree protection order. This was completed for both aesthetic, and more-so safety reasons due to the large branches that fall both within and outside the property on the footpath. Despite this, we still have concerns over safety of branches falling from such a great height onto the public footpath, or within the garden of the property. Just this week a very large branch fell within the property which would have harmed our children or family pet. Though the trees appear in good health, we have concerns that due to the sheer height, should either of the trees fall in any direction, there is a threat to life, public safety...

    2 Netherton Hall Gardens Netherton Wakefield WF4 4JA

    Received 31 Oct 2025
  24. Decided25/02042/FUL

    Replacement conservatory to side

    6 Holmfield Avenue Wakefield WF2 7AF

    Received 31 Oct 2025

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