4 Wakefield Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7DE

1. 25 Sep 2026

   Received by Wakefield

2. 28 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 28 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 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 79 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.

• Willsdene Wakefield Road Pontefract WF7 7JL

  26/01765/ADV Submitted 1 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~9 Dec

  Non illuminated signage scheme

  Awaiting decision Advertising 4 docs

• Selbourne Wakefield Road Ackworth

  02/99/59306/G Submitted 9 Dec 2002 100 yards away

  Single storey extension to front

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• Carr Bridge Fields Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7JH

  17/02050/TCA Submitted 3 Aug 2017 100 yards away

  T1 Birch to removeT2 Field Maple to remove

  Granted Trees 1 doc

• Holly House 49 Wakefield Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7DF

  23/00510/CPL Submitted 16 Mar 2023 100 yards away

  Proposed ground floor rear extension complete with rooflight.

  Granted Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer 12 docs

• 1 Moor Top Avenue Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7JW

  24/01755/FUL Submitted 9 Oct 2024 100 yards away

  Proposed alterations to existing windows and doors and detached garden room to rear

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 3 docs

• The Barn Gabriels Corner Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7SZ

  21/01763/FUL Submitted 6 Jul 2021 150 yards away

  First floor & rear single storey extension.

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension 3 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/01710/TCA Decided

  8 Micklegate Square Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 1QF

  Fell 5 Ash Trees

  Received 22 Sep, published by the council 23 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/01696/TCA Decided

  7 Tithe Barn Street Horbury Wakefield WF4 6LJ

  Re-pollard 2 Apple Trees to Previous Growth Points (reduce by approx 2metres in height)

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/01645/TCA Decided

  10 Old Mount Farm Woolley Wakefield WF4 2LD

  T1 Elder - Crown Reduce to achieve a clearance of 2 metres from the branch tips to the side elevation of the garage with no pruning wounds to be greater than 10cm in diameter. T2 and T3 Cherry - Fell.

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 14 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/01479/TCA Decided

  20 Stoney Lane Chapelthorpe Wakefield WF4 3JN

  T1 Victoria Plum tree - Crown Reduce to previous pollard points. Pruning wounds c. 20mm in diameter; T2 Discovery Apple tree - Repeat removal of new internal growth as required to maintain the tree in good health; T3 Small Red Maple - Crown Reduce to previous pollard points. Pruning wounds c. 30mm in diameter; T4 Magnolia - Crown Reduce to previous pollard points. Pruning wounds c. 20-30mm in diameter; T5 Magnolia - Crown Reduce to previous pollard points. Pruning wounds c. 20mm in diameter; T6 Magnolia - Crown Reduce to previous pollard points. Pruning wounds c. 20mm in diameter; T7 Eucalyptus - Crown Reduce to previous pollard points. Pruning wounds c. 40mm in diameter.

  Received 17 Aug, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/01378/TPO Decided

  92 Pinderfields Road Wakefield WF1 3PH

  Removal of overhanging branches (approx. 40-50% of the tree canopy) from T10 Ash

  Received 4 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Trees