Planning applications in WF1
We hold 382 planning applications for the WF1 postcode area, 117 of them submitted in the past year. 88% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 65 days. The area is covered by Wakefield, Peak District, Kirklees.
Towns and villages in WF1
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Recent applications in WF1
Non-material amendment to approved planning application 26/00051/FUL, dated 21st May 2026 (Change of use of former Coroner's court [use class F1(g)] to studio/office space[use class E(g)(i)] with internal and external alterations to include minor repairs to brickwork, windows, cills and external doors; demolition of a single-storey toilet block; enlargement of window to form new access; hard & soft landscaping; replacement of steps with new ramped access; and internal refurbishment/repair works) to omit platform lift with associated opening, and reflect minor internal and external alterations
Change of use of former Coroner's Court (Use Class F1(g)) to studio/office space (Use Class E(g)(i), including internal and external alterations, minor repairs to brickwork, windows, cills and external doors, enlargement of a window to form new access, demolition of the single-storey toilet block, revised internal refurbishment and repair works, hard and soft landscaping, and replacement of steps with ramped access
New shop front and glazing
Installation of room cooling air conditioning unit internally with external wall-mounted condenser. No change of use.
Outline application for the erection of two dwellings, with access, Layout and scale considered and all other matters reserved.
Discharge of Condition 3 (Ventilation) and Condition 4 (Cycle) from approved application 26/00352/FUL
Change in use of Dentist Surgery (Class E) to 4no. one bedroomed self-contained flats
Discharge Of Condition 4 (Crime) from approved application 22/02502/S7301
Proposed two storey side extension with loft conversion and rear dormer, Porch to front
Single storey rear extension with a maximum projection of 4.3m, a maximum height of 4.0m and a maximum eaves height of 2.8m
Fell T1 Beech; Fell T2 Beech; Remove Dead Limb from T3 Ailathus; Fell T4 Sycamore.
T1 Maple - Crown Lift to 4metres. T2 - Crown Lift to 3.5metres to clear streetlight. T3 Cherry - Fell (dead). T4 Horse Chestnut - Crown Lift to 4metres for vehicle access. G1 Maple - Crown Lift to 4metres. G2 Various - Crown Lift to 3.5metres over parking area. G3 Sycamore and Lime - Crown Lift to 4metres for vehicle access. G4 Various - Crown Lift to 4metres for vehicle access.
Work to trees TPO DD2/51
Proposed 2 No apartments
Illuminated and non illuminated signage scheme (retrospective)
INSTALLATION OF SMOKE DETECTORS (RETROSPECTIVE)
The proposal is for the change of use of the existing warehouse building from its lawful Use Class E(g)(iii) use to an indoor padel facility falling within Use Class E(d). The facility will comprise five indoor padel courts together with ancillary reception, caf/e and seating area, changing facilities, toilets, staff welfare facilities and associated office accommodation. The proposal relates solely to the change of use and associated internal fit-out of the existing building. No external alterations, extensions or operational development form part of this application. No fixed external plant or machinery is proposed as part of this application. The facility is intended to operate seven days per week.
Discharge of Condition 4 (Bat and Bird Mitigation Measures) from approved application 19/00196/S7307
Single storey rear extension and double storey side extension.
Non illuminated signage scheme
Tree 1 - Mature Magnolia: Crown Reduce by 50%. Tree 2 - Conifer: Fell
Fell T1 Walnut
Detached garage, creation of new parking areas and associated boundary treatments
Use as a house in multiple occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4).
Domestic outbuilding in rear garden
Single storey extension to rear with a maximum projection of 6m, maximum height of 3.98m and a maximum eaves height of 2.75m.
Certificate of Lawfulness to confirm the use of the property as an HMO
Change of use under prior notification Class MA from offices to 46 residential apartments.
Change of use from residential dwellinghouse (C3) to residential children's care home (C2) for 1 young person under the age of 18
G2 - Raise low canopy to 3m; G12 - Fell to ground level; T13 - Reduce faulted limbs/stems by 50%; T23 - Prune from buildings/structure/tree by 1.0m; T24 - Prune from buildings/structure/tree by 1.0m; T3 - Reduce to secondary growth points approximately 1-2m.
G4 Hazel-Prune back from path/structures. G6-Row of Poplar Raise canopy to 3m prune from buildings. G10-Group of Lime Raise canopy to 2m (road encroachment) G11-Red Oak-Raise low canopy to 2m. G14Group of Lime- Raise canopy to 2m. G15-Row Fell & remove stumps. G68-Group: Raise canopy to 2m (mower block). G76-Dead stems: Fell & replant (highway hazard). G111-Raise canopy to 3m. G113- Raise canopy to 3m G207: Raise canopy to 3m (parking block) G212 Ash: Fell & replant spaceG213: Raise canopy to 2m (mower block G214 Suspected 3rd-party: Raise to 2m at boundary over road G227 Row: Prune from buildings/structures/trees (over highway G250 Row: Prune from structures/trees (highway/security camera block) G253: Raise canopy to 3m (parking/access block) T8 Bird Cherry: Remove 1 twin stem, raise to 2m, reduce faulted limbs T16 Sycamore: Prune from structures/trees by 1m T26 Lime: Raise canopy to 2m (growing thru fence) T33 Sycamore: Fell & replant. Basal wound, brittle cinder fungi (road/car park) T34 Lime: Raise canopy to 2.5m (A-road/car park) T46 Sycamore: Pollard to 5m (large regrowth, decayed stem over A-road) T75 Horse Chestnut: Pollard to 10m. Poor form, cracked V-union, leaning limb, flaking bark (A-road) T86 Horse Chestnut: Reduce faulted limbs 20%. V-union, cavity, decay column (parking) T97 Ash: Fell & replant. Advanced Ash Dieback, weak (car park/path) T98 Tree: Raise canopy to 2.5m (drought stress, dieback, low branch) T104 T:urkiye Oak: Raise canopy to 2.5mT105 Beech: Raise canopy to 2.5m (below head height) T116 Horse Chestnut: Pollard to 20m. Tri-dominant, bark inclusion. Remove 3m from top T117 Horse Chestnut: Remove faulted branch/limbs T125 Lime: Raise canopy to 2.0m T162 English Elm: Fell to safe height (dead, over A-road) T178 Horse Chestnut: Pollard to 20m (Reduce 20%). Basal cavity, 1.5m decay, Picus test T186 Ash: Fell to safe height (Dieback, cavities at 3m & 5m, leaning over parking) T189 Ash: Pollard to 20m (over 50% leaf loss, building
5-day notice to remove 1 dead Sycamore tree
Discharge of Condition 1 (Radon) from approved application 26/00004/COUMA
Change of Use of basement, ground floor shop (Class E), and vacant upper floors to 3 No. Self-Contained Residential Flats (Use Class C3), installation of windows to northern and western elevations, including bin storage and bicycle storage.
The installation of a multifunctional communication Hub including defibrillator and advertisement display, as illustrated in the attached documentation.
The advertisement is integrated into the Communication Hub unit and comprises an LCD portrait screen that will be used to show static illuminated content that is remotely changed via a secure ISDN line to the communication device.
The advertisement is integrated into the Communication Hub unit and comprises an LCD portrait screen that will be used to show static illuminated content that is remotely changed via a secure ISDN line to the communication device.
Discharge of Condition 3 (Site Investigations), Condition 4 (Radon), Condition 5 (Coal), Condition 6 (Coal), Condition 7 (BIodiversity Gains Plan), Condtion 8 (CEMP Biodiversity) and Condition 9 (Wildlife Enhancements) from approved application 25/02379/FUL
Proposed pergola to rear
T1 Willow - Reduce lateral limb tending toward the west and over the footbridge by 4m to reduce the risk of branch failure. Reduce lateral limb tending toward the south-east & sculpture by 3m to reduce the risk of damage to sculpture; T2 Willow - Crown Lift the canopy to the south to 3m above ground level to prevent intruders concealing themselves below the canopy; T3 Goat Willow - Fell; G1 Crack Willow - Crown Lift the canopy to the south to 5m above ground level; T4 Crack Willow - Re-pollard limb tending toward the east and reduce the stem to 1m behind the bridge wall to prevent it becoming a nuisance to pedestrians and vehicles in the future; G2 Willow - Crown lift to 2.5m above the level of the footpath to prevent a nuisance to pedestrians.
Single storey rear extension with a maximum projection of 6.0m, a maximum height of 4.0m and a maximum eaves height of 2.8m
Discharge of Condition 25 (Proposed lift machinery) from approved application 25/00779/LBC
Formation of car parking space and installation of EV charging point
T1 Sorbus: Crown Lift to 2m. Crown Reduce to create a 1-1.5m clearance to the adjacent feature. T2 Beech: Crown Lift to create a 1.5-2m clearance to the garage roof/structure. G1 Fruit Trees: Formative pruning to reduce the crowns.
Discharge of Condition 17 (protection measures for work that affects the fire, acoustic or thermal performance of the building) from approved application 25/00779/LBC
Discharge of Condition 16 (Heating and Ventilation) from approved application 25/00779/LBC
5-day notice to fell 1 Sycamore tree
Single storey rear extension with a maximum projection of 6.0m, a maximum height of 4.0m and a maximum eaves height of 2.6m
Non-material change to approved application ref: 25/02390/FUL dated 03/03/2026 (Proposed two-storey extension to front) to insert a first floor window within the front elevation of the two storey extension to front
Internally illuminated and non illuminated signage scheme