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Planning applications in Wakefield

Decided by City of Wakefield Metropolitan District Council, metropolitan borough. Part of West Yorkshire.

285 applications in the last 90 days Measured
104 of them approved Measured
9 refused Measured
63 days typical time from validation to decision Measured — median of the decisions we hold
Applications a week for the last 12 weeks — busiest week 36. Measured
Week of 8 Jun 2026 — 14 applications Week of 15 Jun 2026 — 17 applications Week of 22 Jun 2026 — 17 applications Week of 29 Jun 2026 — 17 applications Week of 6 Jul 2026 — 12 applications Week of 13 Jul 2026 — 8 applications Week of 20 Jul 2026 — 19 applications Week of 27 Jul 2026 — 20 applications Week of 3 Aug 2026 — 36 applications Week of 10 Aug 2026 — 26 applications Week of 17 Aug 2026 — 17 applications Week of 24 Aug 2026 — 0 applications

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Recent planning applications in Wakefield

Straight from City of Wakefield Metropolitan District Council's public register, newest first. We show what was proposed and what happened to it. We never publish who applied or where they live — that is what an account is for.

  • Root severance of TPO tree Oak x2 for installation of root barrier. The works are proposed to stop the influence of the tree(s) on the soil below building foundation level and provide long term stability to 2 Convent Av… Awaiting decision Received 20 Aug 2026
  • Demolition of existing glazed single storey addition and erection of two storey extension Awaiting decision Received 20 Aug 2026
  • T1 Leylandii - Fell; T2 Leylandii - Fell; T3 Leylandii - Fell; T4 Leylandii - Reduce overall height by approximately 50%; T5 Leylandii - Reduce overall height by approximately 50%; T6 - Sweet Chestnut Reduce by approxim… Awaiting decision Received 20 Aug 2026
  • Remove existing shed and conservatory. Proposed side extensions with internal alterations. Driveway width increased. Awaiting decision Received 20 Aug 2026
  • Fell 1 Sorbus Tree Awaiting decision Received 19 Aug 2026
  • Fell Trees T1, T2 and T3 Awaiting decision Received 19 Aug 2026
  • Fell 1 Sorbus Tree Awaiting decision Received 19 Aug 2026
  • Trees within A1 and T6: Crown Lift by 3meters over the driveway access and a small section over the public highway. Crown Reduce by 2meters from the property. Awaiting decision Received 19 Aug 2026
  • Proposed 2 No apartments Awaiting decision Received 18 Aug 2026
  • Proposed first floor extension with balcony over existing garage, orangery to rear Awaiting decision Received 18 Aug 2026
  • First floor extension above existing ground floor footprint. Awaiting decision Received 18 Aug 2026
  • PV solar installation Awaiting decision Received 17 Aug 2026

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