87 Bexhill Close Pontefract WF8 2LF

1. 24 Aug 2026

   Received by Wakefield

2. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Wakefield took a median of 97 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Wakefield for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 7 Stumpcross Meadows Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 2WJ

  11/00856/FUL Submitted 20 Apr 2011 154m away

  Single storey side extension to existing bungalow on one side and detached garage with existing roof continous over space between new and existing on other side

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• Land East Of Cobblers Lane Pontefract

  24/01728/S7301 Submitted 6 Jan 2026 225m away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~2 Apr

  Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of application Reference Number: 24/01728/FUL dated 13/11/2025 (Description amended by Non-Material Change application no: 24/01728/NMC01 to development of residential dwellings, landscaping, open space and associated highways and drainage infrastructure) to vary the layout of the eastern parcel of units in order to increase the overall dwelling numbers from 71 to 73 and reconfiguration of the layout to improve street frontage, remove highway retaining features and extend internal road to the north eastern boundary and variation of conditions 18, 27 and 38 to insert amended plans/documents.

  Awaiting decision Amendments 62 docs
  Domestic

• Land East Of Cobblers Lane Pontefract

  24/01728/SUB05 Submitted 11 Dec 2025 225m away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~5 Feb

  Discharge of conditions 3 (Biodiversity Gain Plan), 9 (Biodiversity CEMP), 13 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan), 21 (Lighting) and 24 (Wildlife Enhancement Features) from approved application 24/01728/FUL.

  Awaiting decision Conditions 11 docs

• Land East Of Cobblers Lane Pontefract

  24/01728/SUB04 Submitted 26 Nov 2025 225m away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~21 Jan

  Discharge of conditions 5 (Foul and surface water drainage), 6 (Temporary drainage), 11 (Materials waste management plan), 12 (Soil management), 14 (Remediation), 16 (Finished floor levels), 17 (Piling), 19 (Estate roads), 20 (Discharge of Surface water) and 33 (Surfacing) from approved application 24/01728/FUL.

  Awaiting decision Conditions 36 docs

• 18 Highland Close Pontefract

  02/99/63363 Submitted 24 Jul 2002 255m away

  Two storey extension to side and single storey extension to rear

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• Land Off Bondgate (North) Pontefract

  24/01186/FUL Submitted 9 Jul 2024 293m away

  Creation of new access to include dropped kerb and erection of access gate (part retrospective)

  Refused Full applications 15 docs

• 26/01565/CPE Awaiting decision

  2 Headlands Walk Ossett Wakefield WF5 8RA

  Existing single-storey rear extension, side extension, and conversion of part of the attached garage to habitable accommodation ancillary to the dwellinghouse.

  28 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01548/CPL Awaiting decision

  44 The Balk Walton Wakefield WF2 6JU

  Proposed detached garage

  26 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01539/CPE Awaiting decision

  Glenmore House Cambridge Street Castleford West Yorkshire WF10 5BH

  Existing use of the whole property as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) within Use Class C4, providing accommodation for up to six unrelated occupants sharing communal facilities. The lawful use relates to the entirety of Glenmore House.

  25 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01532/CPL Awaiting decision

  26 De Lacy Avenue Featherstone Pontefract WF7 6AY

  Single storey side extension

  24 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01493/CPL Awaiting decision

  2 Garden Street Castleford West Yorkshire WF10 5AN

  Rear dormer extension

  19 Aug 2026 Lawful development