Toorak Lodge Button Park Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 4HT

1. 9 Sep 2026

   Received by Wakefield

2. 11 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 11 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 6 November 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 78 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Wakefield for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Wakefield decided tree works applications in a median of 49 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Lyndhurst Button Park Pontefract WF8 4HT

  26/01887/FUL Submitted 19 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~22 Dec

  Addition of Photovoltaic panels to roof on South East elevation

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 1 Button Park Pontefract Wakefield WF8 4HT

  11/01260/TCA Submitted 24 Jun 2011 50 yards away

  T1 - Beech to fell. H2 - Hedge mix reduce. T3 - Laburnum to reduce. T4 - Laburnum to reduce

  Granted Trees 1 doc

• Toorak Lodge Button Park Pontefract WF8 4HT

  21/01455/TPO Submitted 3 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Felling of 1 Sycamore Tree due to Wall Displacement

  Split decision Trees 10 docs

• 25 Mill Hill Road Pontefract WF8 4HY

  26/01031/FUL Submitted 15 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~10 Aug

  Demolition of existing garage and partial removal of existing boundary treatment. Proposed boundary walling, driveway, new vehicle access, and entrance gates off Button Park. Proposed retaining wall, fenestration alterations, and internal layout changes.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition Windows or glazing 6 docs

• Churchill House Mill Hill Road Pontefract WF8 4HY

  21/01539/TCA Submitted 11 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  Removal of lime tree for safety reasons.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• 21A Mill Hill Road Pontefract WF8 4HR

  25/01029/FUL Submitted 2 Jun 2025 100 yards away

  Retrospective demolition of outbuilding and construction of new outbuilding. Retrospective demolition (partial) and rebuilding of boundary wall. External alterations to building and associated land.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 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.

  Received 30 Oct, published by the council 2 Nov 2026 Trees
• 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.

  Received 30 Oct, published by the council 2 Nov 2026 Trees
• 26/01968/TPO Awaiting decision

  50 Chevet Lane Wakefield WF2 6JD

  Felling of two Ash trees.

  Received 28 Oct, published by the council 2 Nov 2026 Trees
• 26/01956/TPO Awaiting decision

  1 Tudor Lawns Carr Gate Wakefield WF2 0UU

  Remove fallen/failed pear tree - G.4 on TPO WMDC 135.

  Received 27 Oct, published by the council 2 Nov 2026 Trees
• 26/01941/TPO Awaiting decision

  16 Netherfield Avenue Netherton Wakefield WF4 4LP

  Fell T1 Silver Birch

  Received 26 Oct, published by the council 2 Nov 2026 Trees