Land At Railway Avenue/Colonels Walk, Pontefract

1. 18 Jul 2025

   Received by Wakefield

2. 8 Oct 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Feb 2026

   Decision issued: Application Approved

4. 6 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Wakefield granted permission on 9 February 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• 2 Hardcastle Avenue Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 4PG

  11/01472/FUL Submitted 20 Jul 2011 100 yards away

  Conservatory to rear (part retrospective)

  Granted Full applications Extension 6 docs

• Pontefract Squash And Leisure Centre Stuart Road Pontefract WF8 4PQ

  25/02226/S7301 Submitted 25 Jun 2026 150 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~29 Oct

  Variation of conditions 2 (Approved Plans), 3 (Radon Gas), 4 (Levels and Retaining Structures), 5 (Cycle Parking), 6 (Materials), 7 (Boundary Treatment) and 8 (Lighting Plan) of planning application 25/02226/FUL dated 03/02/2026 [which granted full planning permission for the construction of 2no. covered and illuminated Padel Courts including alteration of ground levels and installation of retaining structures and hardstanding area] to alter the scale and design of the padel courts and provide details required for conditions

  Awaiting decision 8 docs

• Land At Stuart Road - Newport Street (Former Firestation) Newport Street Pontefract WF8 4PQ

  20/02818/SUB05 Submitted 30 Jun 2022 200 yards away

  Discharge of Condition 15(Landscaping) from approved application 20/02818/FUL

  Withdrawn Conditions 6 docs

• Northern Social Venue Sessions House Yard Pontefract WF8 1BN

  26/01607/FUL Submitted 4 Sep 2026 300 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~12 Nov

  Conversion of existing building to create two houses in multiple occupation (HMO)

  Awaiting decision Full applications
  Several homes

• Golden Lion Sessions House Yard Pontefract WF8 1BN

  11/00589/SUB01 Submitted 16 Jul 2011 300 yards away

  Discharge of condition 2 (Window detail) from application 11/00589/FUL

  Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 3 docs

• Golden Lion PH (Former) Sessions House Yard Pontefract WF8 1BN

  11/01444/ADV Submitted 15 Jul 2011 300 yards away

  Signage scheme

  Refused Advertising 3 docs

• 26/01536/FUL Decided

  10 Vickers Avenue South Elmsall Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 2LN

  Proposed two storey extension to side

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01569/FUL Decided

  46 Manorfields Avenue Crofton Wakefield WF4 1SZ

  Single storey extension to side and rear

  Received 28 Aug, published by the council 1 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/00910/FUL Decided

  The Barn Holly Street Hemsworth Pontefract WF9 4AD

  Conversion and alterations of existing storage building into a 2 storey, 2 bedroom dwelling (maisonette)

  Received 28 May, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/01345/FUL Decided

  4 Wintersett Close Ryhill Wakefield WF4 2BJ

  Proposed garage conversion and single storey extension with associated works

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01344/FUL Decided

  3 Wintersett Close Ryhill Wakefield WF4 2BJ

  Proposed garage conversion with associated works

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Full applications