Planning applications in WF4
We hold 1,240 planning applications for the WF4 postcode area, 174 of them submitted in the past year. 87% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 61 days. The area is covered by Wakefield, Kirklees, Yorkshire Dales.
Towns and villages in WF4
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Recent applications in WF4
Demolish existing conservatory, replace with single storey rear extension
Fell 1 Norway Spruce tree
T1 Oak (within G4 of TPO-WMDC-108) - Crown Reduce easterly extending peripheral branches (end growth only) to achieve a maximum of 2metres clearance to the offsite telephone pole and cluster of overhead cables. The maximum pruning wounds shod be no greater than 35mm diameter. Crown Lift southerly extending crown where it overhangs the service road to a height of 3.5m. The maximum pruning wounds shall be no greater than 35mm diameter.
Appeal against the refusal of planning application 24/01740/OUT for 'Outline planning application (including details of access from the A636 [Denby Dale Road] but all other matters reserved) for up to 100 residential dwellings (Use Class C3) with erection of employment floorspace (Use Classes E(g)(ii) and (iii), B2 and B8 with ancillary office) with associated servicing and infrastructure including parking facilities, vehicle, pedestrian and cycle circulation, public open space, landscaping, ecology and noise mitigation, demolition of existing buildings and earthworks to create development platforms, drainage and means of access from the A636.'
Re-pollard 2 Apple Trees to Previous Growth Points (reduce by approx 2metres in height)
Condition 30: Historic Building and Social History Recording, Condition 31: Vibration Impact Assessment, Condition 33: Site Investigation and Remediation Strategy , Condition 35: Invasive Species, Condition 37: Lighting from approved application 23/02066/OUT
Cutting back the overhanging vegetation by 0.5-1m to the boundary fence line and to a height of 2.4m above the ground.
Erection of a two-storey side extension and a single-storey side extension.
Siting of 2 no shipping containers to form caf/e / canteen and change of use of land from parking area to seating area associated with caf/e (retrospective)
Discharge of details reserved by conditions 7 (intrusive investigations), 7(b) ( mitigation measures), 11 (Remediation Strategy) on previous permission 2025/91797 for removal of condition 16 (car park use) on previous permission 2024/90153 for change of use of dwelling to Working Mens Club, erection of single storey extensions, formation of raised patio to rear, side and front, with improved disabled ramp access to front, external render and associated external alterations
Demolition of existing conservatory, replaced with single storey extension.
Change of use from B2/B8 to Gym and fitness leisure centre Class E
Discharge of Condition 7 (Landscaping) fro approved application 21/01839/FUL
Proposed dormers to front , side and rear
Single storey extension to side and rear
Installation of below ground water supply for fire fighting purposes including access chambers and dry rising main.
Installation of below ground water supply for fire fighting purposes including access chambers and dry rising main.
Discharge of details reserved by condition 9 (Verification Report) on previous permission 2024/92444 for erection of 21 dwellings and associated works with means of access from Denby Lane
Ground works and associated root pruning of G1 (Oak & Birch) to facilitate installation of a root barrier 31m in length and 3.5m in depth.
Single storey glazed rear extension
T1 Leylandii - Fell; T2 Leylandii - Fell; T3 Leylandii - Fell; T4 Leylandii - Reduce overall height by approximately 50%; T5 Leylandii - Reduce overall height by approximately 50%; T6 - Sweet Chestnut Reduce by approximately 2metres from the adjacent dwelling to provide appropriate clearance from the property.
Prior notification for erection of agricultural building
Replacement of existing garage door with single and double glazed doors. Bricking up of existing door to front. Associated internal alterations.
Single storey rear extension, front porch and loft conversion
First floor extension to side
Application for approval of the details reserved by Condition 21 (Archaeology) of planning permission 23/01113/FUL (approved under appeal reference APP/X4725/W/24/3354032)
Demolition of existing dwelling and garage and erection of 8 dwellings with associated works
Alterations to existing covered parking area and part change of use of car sales depot to storage and distribution unit
Construction of 2no. classroom building, playground area, access paths and ramps and associated regrading works
Lawful development certificate application for proposed use of existing office unit [Use Class E (c)(ii)] to Pilates studio [Use Class E (d)]
T1 Sycamore - Draw back from house by 3m. Crown Lift over highway up to 5.2m.
Detailed application for conversion of storage building (B8) with ancillary offices (E(g)) to 1no holiday let
Proposed garage conversion and single storey extension with associated works
Proposed garage conversion with associated works
Discharge of Condition 3 (Contamination), Condition 4 (Contamination), Condition 5 (Biodiversity Gain Plan), Condition 6 (Wildlife Enhancement Plan), Condition 7 (Boundaries) and Condition 13 (Wheel Wash) from approved application 25/01735/FUL
Discharge of details reserved by condition 3 (CEMP) on previous permission 2026/91240 for erection of electricity substation and switchgear room
Proposed first floor extension and alterations to front and side
Proposed attached single garage with porch, outbuilding to rear, pergola to rear max 2.5m high
Four air conditioning units (part retrospective)
Discharge of Condition 10 (Verification Report) and Condition 12 (Radon) from approved application 23/00315/FUL
Prior notification for erection of agricultural building
5-day Notice to fell 1 Silver Birch and 3 Cherry Trees (dead)
Discharge of details reservec by condition 19 (WSI) on previous permission 2021/93644 for erection and operation of grid-connected solar photovoltaic farm to supply up to 49.9MW, with ancillary infrastructure and landscaping and biodiversity enhancements
Discharge of condition 3 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) from approved application 25/02021/FUL.
Demolition of existing garage and erection of replacement garage and erection of side and rear dormers
Crown Lift and Crown Reduce 1 Oak Tree on the affected garage side of 49 Mackie Road and building side only of 47 Mackie Road to achieve a maximum clearance of 2metres between the adjacent garage building roof and dwelling structure (windows/gutter/outer wall).
Rear dormer to existing dormer bungalow, resubmission of expired application 21/02221/FUL
Varation of condition 2 (plans and specifications) on previous permission 2025/92777 for demolition of existing dwelling and associated buildings and erection of replacement dwelling with associated works
Discharge of Condition 19 (Landscaping) and Condition 24 (External Lighting) from approved application 23/00293/FUL
Discharge of Condition 4 (Remediation Strategy), Condition 5 (Site Stability), Condition 6 (Verification Report) and Condition 9 (Biodiversity Enhancement Plan) from approved application 23/00746/FUL