17 Ropergate Pontefract WF8 1LL

1. 14 Sep 2026

   Received by Wakefield

2. 2 Nov 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 4 Nov 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 December 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 full applications in a median of 98 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• Nat West Bank 3 Ropergate Pontefract WF8 1LL

  26/00517/FUL Submitted 25 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Branch Closure. To remove all external manifestation/artwork/branding/signs. To remove ATM and Night Safe; make good and infill with appropriate materials, i.e. stone

  Decided Full applications Extension 7 docs

• Nat West Bank 3 Ropergate Pontefract WF8 1LL

  14/00292/ADV Submitted 6 Feb 2014 50 yards away

  Illuminated advertisement scheme for Natwest Bank including; 2no new aluminium fascia panels, 1no externally illuminated projecting sign and 1no new aluminium welcome sign

  Granted Advertising 35 docs

• Hsbc Bank 11-11C Ropergate Pontefract WF8 1LJ

  23/00458/FUL Submitted 9 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  CHANGE OF USE OF FORMER BANK (CLASS E) TO BAR (SUI GENERIS) WITH SHORT TERM RENTAL FLATS (HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION)

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 13 docs

• 11 - 11C Ropergate Pontefract WF8 1LJ

  24/00905/FUL Submitted 23 May 2024 50 yards away

  Change of use of first floor from Holiday Lets to Staff Accommodation.

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• Qs Plc 17 Ropergate Pontefract WF8 1LL

  23/00195/SUB01 Submitted 15 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Discharge of condition 6 (Security measures) and 7 (Noise protection measures) from approved application 23/00195/FUL.

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• 5 Ropergate Pontefract WF8 1LL

  23/01881/S7301 Submitted 9 Jul 2025 50 yards away

  Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans); and removal of Conditions 3 (Collection/Drop-off) and Condition 4 (Crime Measures) of application 23/01881/FUL dated 28.5.24 [which granted permission for Change of use - beauty salon (sui generis) to vehicle hire with driver and booking office (sui generis)] to permit the office to be used as a customer waiting area, and also to allow customer collections and drop-offs from the loading bay to the front of the site

  Refused Amendments 18 docs

• 26/01437/FUL Decided

  19 - 25 Wood Street Wakefield WF1 2EL

  Replacement of existing windows with aluminum windows and new rooflight to the rear

  Received 11 Aug, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/00756/FUL Decided

  1 Ingswell Drive Notton Wakefield WF4 2NF

  Creation of 3no air source heat pump units to side elevation (retrospective)

  Received 5 May, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/01558/FUL Decided

  Waterton Park Golf Club The Balk Walton Wakefield WF2 6QL

  Retrospective application for a golf simulator (TrackMan) practice bay ancillary to the existing driving range, constructed in 2024

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01242/FUL Decided

  10 Broomhall Avenue Wakefield WF1 2AZ

  Demolition of existing conservatory, single storey extension to side and rear, white through colour render to whole house.

  Received 10 Jul, published by the council 11 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01477/FUL Decided

  Duke Of York Park Agbrigg Road Wakefield WF1 5AS

  Construction of Multi Use Game Area within existing park.

  Received 17 Aug, published by the council 16 Sep 2026 Full applications