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Wakefield planning applications
4,748 applications. 90% approved. 78 days to decide.
As of November 2026, PlanIndex holds 4,748 planning applications from Wakefield. 995 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 90% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Wakefield: 1,382 applications received in the last year, 995 decisions published.
Wakefield takes a median of 77 days to decide a planning application, ranking 24 of 28 UK councils. See how that compares.
All applications
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26/01990/TCA Awaiting decision
Heath Hall Heath Wakefield WF1 5SL
Crown Reduce Branches from 2 Sycamore Trees to Provide Clearance to Adjacent Listed Building.
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26/01991/TCA Awaiting decision
Shooters Pool And Lounge Bar 22 Kirkgate Wakefield WF1 1SP
Minor pruning to selective branches of 1 Plane Tree to clear street light.
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23/01939/SUB01 Awaiting decision
Chevet Lane (Land Off) Wakefield WF2 6PT
Discharge of condition 17 (finished floor levels) from approved application 23/01939/S7301.
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24/00491/SUB02 Awaiting decision
Kingdom Hall Dearden Street Ossett Wakefield WF5 8NR
Discharge of condition 4 (covered/secure cycle store) from approved application 24/00491/FUL
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26/01968/TPO Awaiting decision
50 Chevet Lane Wakefield WF2 6JD
Felling of two Ash trees.
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26/01969/FUL Awaiting decision
68 - 72 Carlton Street Castleford WF10 1DB
Proposed minor alterations to shopfront & installation of 17 condenser units to rear flat roof area.
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21/01891/SUB01 Awaiting decision
H Hofmann And Sons Limited Westgate Wakefield WF1 1EW
Discharge of conditions 3 (Security), 6 (Radon), 7 (Boundary and landscaping), 9 (Ventilation) and 10 (Glazing) from application 21/01891/FUL
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26/01970/FUL Awaiting decision
65A Stockingate South Kirkby Pontefract WF9 3PE
Single storey extension (retrospective)
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23/00100/NMC06 Awaiting decision
Former Coal Yard, Ferrybridge 'C' Power Station Kirkhaw Lane Ferrybridge Knottingley
Non-material amendment to application number 23/00100/REM04 Approval of Reserved Matters pursuant to 23/00100/S7301 (Internal Access, Appearance, Landscaping, Layout, and Scale) at Development Zone B for the erection of one B8 (Storage and Distribution Unit) (Unit 3A) with associated ancillary structures, plant, boundary enclosures, vehicle parking, hard and soft landscaping, and associated external works to reduce the ride height of the building by 2 metres and changes to the external appearance of the building and layout of the development
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26/01956/TPO Awaiting decision
1 Tudor Lawns Carr Gate Wakefield WF2 0UU
Remove fallen/failed pear tree - G.4 on TPO WMDC 135.
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26/01962/FUL Awaiting decision
71 Merewood Road Castleford WF10 1QL
Two storey extension with dormers to front and rear
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21/01946/SUB01 Awaiting decision
H Hofmann And Sons Limited Westgate Wakefield WF1 1EW
Discharge of conditions 2 (Windows), 3 (Doors), 4 (Shopfronts), 5 (Fire, acoustic and thermal measures) and 8 (Mortar mix) from application 21/01946/LBC
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26/01941/TPO Awaiting decision
16 Netherfield Avenue Netherton Wakefield WF4 4LP
Fell T1 Silver Birch
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26/01949/FUL Awaiting decision
11 Ackworth Road Pontefract WF8 3PA
Detached timber car port.
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26/01955/FUL Awaiting decision
Calders Main Street Badsworth Pontefract WF9 1AF
Two storey side extension over existing garage and two/single storey rear extension with juliet balcony, erection of new porch and new parking to the front
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25/00779/SUB15 Awaiting decision
The Old Court House Wood Street Wakefield WF1 2EL
Discharge of Condition 5 (stone) and Condition 9 (internal floor finish) from approved application 25/00779/LBC
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25/02341/NMC01 Awaiting decision
11 Woodthorpe Glades Wakefield WF2 6NF
Non material amendment to approved application 2502341/FUL dated 16.02.2026 (Removal of existing conservatory for single storey rear extension, part two-storey/part first-floor extension to side/rear, two-storey extension to the front, loft conversion to habitable space and associated boundary treatments and entrance gate) to permit Raised eaves on the Link between Garage & Main House; Un-Coursed Random Range Effect Stone Cladding Slips to Entrance Porch; Darker Brick Band to Garage; Replaced Vertical Combination Roof Velux Windows serving Bedroom 2 for traditional windows and Alterations to windows in side elevation.
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26/01945/FUL Awaiting decision
121 Church Road Normanton WF6 2QG
Proposed loft conversion with ridge raise and rear dormer extension
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26/01938/CPL Awaiting decision
3 Green Lane Netherton Wakefield WF4 4JD
Installation of six roof lights as part of a loft conversion.
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26/01947/FUL Awaiting decision
2 Waterton Court Crofton Wakefield WF4 1AW
Single storey extension to rear
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11/02067/NMC01 Awaiting decision
Ruskin Avenue (Land To The Rear Of) Bradford Road Wakefield WF1
Non-material amendment to approved application 11/02067/FUL dated 10/02/2012 [which granted approval for Residential development of 229no. dwellings incorporating two areas of public open space, access and the demolition of 33B Ruskin Avenue (RE-SUBMISSION)] to omit one visitor parking space and realign the curtilage of plot 169
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26/01933/TCA Awaiting decision
Thornes Lane Wharf Wakefield WF1 5RL
Fell two dead Willow trees
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26/01935/TPO Awaiting decision
Stone Haven Chevet Lane Wakefield WF2 6HN
T9 Common Ash - fell to ground level. A1-A4 - four dead trees/stems immediately adjoining T9 on the Chevet Lane frontage (within/adjacent to JCA group G8) - fell to ground level. T11 Weeping Ash - fell to ground level.
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26/01926/TCA Awaiting decision
Valley Gardens Friarwood Lane Pontefract WF8 1PL
Fell 1 dead Willow tree
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26/01936/CPL Awaiting decision
3 Kingfisher Close Durkar Wakefield WF4 3NE
Single storey extension to rear
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26/01932/GPD Awaiting decision
103 Silcoates Lane Wrenthorpe Wakefield WF2 0PB
Single storey extension to rear with a maximum projection of 6m, a maximum height of 3.3m and a maximum eaves height of 2.4m
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23/00314/S7303 Awaiting decision
Mill Lane Garage Mill Lane Ackworth Pontefract
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) pursuant to approved planning application 23/00314/S7302 dated 23/06/2026 [which granted alteration of the internal layouts to increase number of bedrooms within plots 2, 3 and 4, alteration and addition of openings to all plots and alteration to the size of garage at plot 4] to allow phased development of the site
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26/00724/SUB01 Awaiting decision
Graziers House 58 Market Street Wakefield WF1 1DH
Discharge of conditions 3 (crime and security prevention measures), 4 (bin storage), and 5 (cycle parking) from approved application 26/00724/FUL.
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26/01937/FUL Awaiting decision
4 Finkin Avenue Stanley Wakefield WF3 4NQ
Single storey rear extension, canopy to front, replacement detached garage to rear, widening of existing dropped kerb
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26/01931/GPD Awaiting decision
14 Rhodes Street Hightown Castleford WF10 5LL
Single storey extension to rear with a maximum projection of 3.37m, maximum height of 3.6m and a maximum eaves height of 2.4m.
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26/01927/FUL Awaiting decision
14 Snydale Avenue Normanton WF6 1SS
Erection of detached dwelling
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24/00552/SUB03 Awaiting decision
Bungalow And Garages Sawwood Close Ackworth Wakefield WF7 7LB
Discharge of condition 11 (External Materials) from approved application 24/00552/FUL.
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23/01345/REM Awaiting decision
15 Westfield Road Horbury Wakefield WF4 6DN
Approval of reserved matters (Landscaping only) pursuant to outline permission 23/01345/OUT (dated. 21st November 2023) for 'Description and Location of Application Demolition of central 2 storey workshop and storage, make good 2-4 Jenkin Road. Conversion of and extension to no15 to create 4 flats with associated raised balconies and fenestration alterations. Change of use of no17-21 to 1 dwelling. (matter of access, appearance, layout and scale)'
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26/00523/SUB01 Awaiting decision
Barclays Bank 5 Market Place Pontefract WF8 1AU
Discharge of condition 3 (Noise protection) from approved application 26/00523/FUL.
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25/01702/SUB02 Awaiting decision
Barclays Bank 5 Market Place Pontefract WF8 1AD
Discharge of condition 6 (Protection from noise) and 9 (Security measures) from approved application 25/01702/FUL.
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26/01917/FUL Awaiting decision
179 Bradford Road Wakefield WF1 2AS
single storey rear & side extension.
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26/01914/FUL Awaiting decision
165 Lindale Lane Wakefield WF2 0RL
Proposed outbuilding.
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26/01908/SPN Awaiting decision
Victoria Nurseries Wakefield Road Streethouse Pontefract WF7 6BS
Installation of Photovoltaic Solar Panels to the roofs
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26/01912/FUL Awaiting decision
Foxholes Foxholes Lane Normanton WF6 2PE
Creation of new front canopy. Rear extension. Infill on first floor with new roof. Resubmission of previously approval application ref: 23/02033/FUL
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26/01910/FUL Awaiting decision
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Secondary School Barnsley Road Wakefield WF2 6EQ
Redevelopment of St Thomas `a Becket Catholic Secondary School, including demolition of majority of existing buildings and construction of replacement part-two part-three storey building, as well as new and reconfigured parking and access arrangements, new and enhanced landscaping, reinstatement of hard outdoor PE space, SEND garden, installation of sub-station and switch room, and drainage works to existing playing fields.
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23/00369/SUB03 Awaiting decision
Willsdene Wakefield Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7AA
Discharge of condition 10 (Road Safety Audit) and condition 12 (Foul and surface water drainage) from approved application 23/00369/OUT.
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26/00716/SUB01 Awaiting decision
Mcdonalds Restaurant Park Road Retail Park Park Road Pontefract WF8 4PR
Discharge of condition 4 (Boundary Treatment) from approved application 26/00716/FUL.
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26/01906/FUL Awaiting decision
Theatre Royal And Opera House Drury Lane Wakefield WF1 2TE
Refurbishment of the theatre, including partial demolition, and the addition of a new second floor extension to the West Wing to provide new back-of-house facilities, an accessible entrance, a new accessible lift and stairs, and a new accessible scene dock. Demolition of existing ancillary spaces at the north end of the site and the addition of an enlarged rooftop plant space. External alterations include the addition of smoke vents to the existing roof, new smoke vents to the northern elevation and window replacements. Partial demolition of internal walls and floors, a new bar area, increased WC provision, a new dressing room, and a new studio. Alterations to the auditorium flooring rake, new seating, rearrangement of services and technical equipment, plaster repairs and redecoration of existing interior.
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26/01907/LBC Awaiting decision
Theatre Royal And Opera House Drury Lane Wakefield WF1 2TE
Refurbishment of the theatre, including partial demolition, and the addition of a new second floor extension to the West Wing to provide new back-of-house facilities, an accessible entrance, a new accessible lift and stairs, and a new accessible scene dock. Demolition of existing ancillary spaces at the north end of the site and the addition of an enlarged rooftop plant space. External alterations include the addition of smoke vents to the existing roof, new smoke vents to the northern elevation and window replacements. Partial demolition of internal walls and floors, a new bar area, increased WC provision, a new dressing room, and a new studio. Alterations to the auditorium flooring rake, new seating, rearrangement of services and technical equipment, plaster repairs and redecoration of existing interior.
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26/01900/FUL Awaiting decision
30 Eskdale Road Wakefield WF2 9HF
Rear paved area (retrospective)
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26/01887/FUL Awaiting decision
Lyndhurst Button Park Pontefract WF8 4HT
Addition of Photovoltaic panels to roof on South East elevation
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26/01885/CPL Awaiting decision
38 Thornes Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 8QJ
Rear Single-storey Extension
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24/00059/SUB02 Awaiting decision
11 Wesley Street Ossett Wakefield WF5 8ER
Discharge of Condition 9 (Odour) and Condition 10 (Noise) from approved application 24/00059/FUL
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26/01882/FUL Awaiting decision
6 Bank Street Castleford WF10 1HZ
Subdivision and partial change of use at ground floor of the former bank to form 1no. Class E unit and 1no. Sui Generis unit (Tattoo Studio).
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14/02573/S7301 Awaiting decision
Carleton Furniture Group (Former) Mill Dam Lane Pontefract WF8 2NS
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of application reference number 14/02573/REM01 (dated 04/07/2022) as amended by reference 14/02573/NMC01 (dated 08/09/2026) to accommodate revised layout and housetypes
Recent decisions
Data to November 2026
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26/01588/FUL Decided
3 Brammer Close Ossett Wakefield WF5 9JW
Single storey side extension
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26/01575/CPE Decided
Land At Balk Lane Netherton Wakefield WF4 4HD
1No Dwelling House (Class C3 Dwellinghouses)
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26/01433/OUT Decided
1 Bridle Lane Netherton Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 4HN
Outline application for the erection of no.2 detached dwellings include matters of access, appearance, layout and scale and the demolition of the existing dwelling.
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26/01438/FUL Decided
Land At Huddersfield Road Haigh Barnsley S75 4BX
Retrospective application for extension of farmyard
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23/00100/SUB38 Decided
Former Coal Yard, Ferrybridge 'C' Power Station Kirkhaw Lane Knottingley Ferrybridge
Application to discharge Condition 39 (Earthworks Verification) for Zone A of Planning Permission 23/00100/S7301
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26/01749/GPD Decided
Croxdale Hill Fold South Elmsall Pontefract WF9 2BZ
Single storey rear extension with a maximum projection of 6m, a maximum height of 4m, and a maximum eaves height of 2.9m.
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26/01783/GPD Decided
55 West Avenue South Elmsall Pontefract WF9 2DN
Single storey rear extension with a maximum projection of 4m, a maximum height of 4m, and a maximum eaves height of 2.9m.
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26/01661/CPL Decided
Normanton Lower Cemetery Cemetery Road Normanton WF6 2EW
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed use of land for burials in association with the existing cemetery
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26/01759/SPN Decided
Verder Ltd Unit 3, California Drive Freeway Park Castleford WF10 5QH
Installation of a 133.22kW Solar PV system on two roofs on the building
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26/01228/COUMA Decided
17 Wentworth Terrace Wakefield WF1 3QW
Change of use of property to 1no. residential dwelling (No works to the building required)
The full record
Decisions between 2000 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 4,022 decisions from Wakefield between 2000 and 2026, part of 4,748 applications on record. Over that period 90% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 2,987 granted against 336 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 1,301 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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00/99/60439 Granted
50 Holgate Crescent Hemsworth
Conservatory to rear
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00/99/36420/B Granted
34 Birchtree Close Wakefield
Infill extension between garage and bungalow
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00/99/60453 Granted
17 Cotswold Close Hemsworth
Single storey extension to rear
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00/99/15777/C Refused
178/180 Station Road Ossett
Retention of 2 internally illuminated projecting signs
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00/99/28071/E Granted
66 Field Lane Upton
Detached garage
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00/99/36765/A Granted
38 Fairfield Gardens Ossett
Two storey side extension
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00/99/60456 Granted
16 Wordsworth Approach Pontefract
Single storey extension to front and side
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00/99/60525 Granted
27 Queensbury Avenue Outwood
First floor extension to side
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00/99/49647/C Granted
31 Highfield Road Pontefract
Attached garage to side
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00/99/54329/B Granted
11 Palmers Avenue South Elmsall
Single storey extension to front
Decision speed
12 months to November 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 336 34%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 226 23%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 433 44%
Planning agents in Wakefield
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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Neil Bowen Architects Ltd 90% granted overall 38
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Townsend Planning Consultants Ltd 85% granted overall 35
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M Ward Architectural Dwg Services 97% granted overall 34
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Architecture 1B 91% granted overall 27
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JR Planning 78% granted overall 26
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Spacium Ltd 93% granted overall 20
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SK Design (Yorkshire) Ltd 88% granted overall 16
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Oxalis Planning Ltd 98% granted overall 16
Browse by ward
Applications by ward in Wakefield
- Ackworth, North Elmsall And Upton 257
- Airedale And Ferry Fryston 64
- Altofts And Whitwood 142
- Castleford Central And Glasshoughton 164
- Castleford Glasshoughton (Pre 2004 Bound 35
- Crofton & Ackworth (Pre 2004 Bounday Cha 65
- Crofton, Ryhill And Walton 210
- Featherstone 119
- Hemsworth 108
- Hemsworth (Pre 2004 Bounday Change) 31
- Horbury (Pre 2004 Bounday Change) 41
- Horbury And South Ossett 179
- Knottingley 142
- Normanton 172
- Normanton & Sharlston 43
- Ossett 185
- Ossett (Pre 2004 Bounday Change) 42
- Pontefract North 168
- Pontefract North (Pre 2004 Bounday Chang 32
- Pontefract South 156
- Pontefract South (Pre 2004 Bounday Chang 43
- South Elmsall (Pre 2004 Bounday Change) 75
- South Elmsall And South Kirkby 127
- South Kirkby (Pre 2004 Bounday Change) 43
- Stanley & Altofts (Pre 2004 Bounday Chan 45
- Stanley & Wrenthorpe (Pre 2004 Bounday C 69
- Stanley And Outwood East 158
- Wakefield Central (Pre 2004 Bounday Chan 25
- Wakefield East 163
- Wakefield North 305
- Wakefield Rural 306
- Wakefield Rural (Pre 2004 Bounday Change 74
- Wakefield South 234
- Wakefield South (Pre 2004 Bounday Change 51
- Wakefield West 128
- Wrenthorpe And Outwood West 185
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Wakefield decide?
In the 12 months to November 2026, Wakefield decided 995 planning applications. 90% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Wakefield?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 78 days over the 12 months to November 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Wakefield decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 995 decisions in the 12 months to November 2026 where both dates are published, 34% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 56% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Wakefield decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 4022 decisions from Wakefield between 2000 and 2026, out of 4,748 applications on record. Across that whole period 90% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Wakefield?
June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to November 2026, with 184 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
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Wakefield: 4,748 planning applications on record as of November 2026. Trailing 12 months: 995 decided, 90% approved, median 78 days to a decision. 1,382 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2000 and 2026: 4,022 in total, 90% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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