Woodall Cottage Hemsworth Pontefract WF9 4PZ

1. 28 Sep 2026

   Received by Wakefield

2. 29 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 24 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• 71 Westfield Road Hemsworth Pontefract WF9 4PZ

  22/02575/FUL Submitted 21 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Proposed porch to front. Single storey extension to rear. Conversion of garage into habitable space. Internal alterations. Demolition of existing conservatory.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 2 Mayfair Place Hemsworth

  02/99/63478/A Submitted 10 Sep 2002 50 yards away

  Pitched roof to existing extension

  Granted Full applications Extension

• The Workhouse 8 - 8A Barnsley Road Hemsworth Pontefract WF9 4PY

  25/02015/FUL Submitted 28 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~23 Dec

  Partial change of use to dwelling at first floor level.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 8 docs
  Domestic

• The Barn Holly Street Hemsworth Pontefract WF9 4AD

  26/00910/FUL Submitted 28 May 2026 150 yards away

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

  Decided Full applications 9 docs
  Domestic

• Holly Barn Holly Street Hemsworth Pontefract WF9 4AD

  23/00860/FUL Submitted 4 May 2023 200 yards away

  Change of Use from Industrial Workshop/Storage to 1-Bed Flat Over Secure Parking/Storage and external alterations

  Refused Full applications 7 docs

• 3 Rectory Garth Hemsworth Pontefract WF9 4NB

  11/01160/FUL Submitted 8 Jun 2011 200 yards away

  Pitched roof to existing garage

  Granted Full applications 5 docs

• 26/01505/FUL Decided

  75 Jenkin Road Horbury Wakefield WF4 6DP

  Single storey glazed rear extension

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01320/FUL Decided

  Taylor Wimpey Site Newland Grange Neil Fox Way Wakefield WF1 4GQ

  New permanent public artwork and associated works

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01917/FUL Awaiting decision

  179 Bradford Road Wakefield WF1 2AS

  single storey rear & side extension.

  22 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/01484/FUL Decided

  117 Mountbatten Crescent Outwood Wakefield WF1 3EQ

  Proposed two apartments

  Received 18 Aug, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01559/FUL Decided

  Waterton Park Golf Club The Balk Walton Wakefield WF2 6QL

  Siting of a temporary WC and shower/welfare unit (replacing two existing WC units) with associated non-mains foul drainage holding tank, for a temporary period of five years

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Full applications