Planning applications in WF7
We hold 416 planning applications for the WF7 postcode area, 49 of them submitted in the past year. 88% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 52 days. The area is covered by Wakefield.
Towns and villages in WF7
Councils covering WF7
Recent applications in WF7
Discharge of Condition 4 (Foul and surface water drainage) from approved application 23/02256/FUL.
Single storey rear extension
Demolition of existing conservatory to construct single storey extension.
Partial take down of boundary wall to form new pedestrian access, installation of a new gate and works to include repair, consolidation and repointing of walling.
Partial take down of boundary wall to form new pedestrian access, installation of a new gate and works to include repair, consolidation and repointing of walling.
Change of use of former offices to 13 apartments
Single storey side extension
Single storey rear extension and first floor side/front extension
Fell 1 Sycamore Tree
Refurbishment and repair of all existing timber sash windows. Retention of existing historic timber frames and glazing bars wherever practicable. Replacement of defective timber components on a like-for-like basis where necessary. Installation of ultra-thin double-glazed units within the existing sash frames. Retention of the existing external appearance, glazing bar profiles and opening arrangements. Repainting and finishing using appropriate breathable finishes
First floor extension above existing ground floor footprint.
Existing conservatory to be demolished and the erection of a single storey rear extension
Split single and two storey rear extensions
Proposed bridging step lift and associated building works
Single storey extension to side/rear
Fell 1 Walnut Tree
Discharge of conditions 7 (Biodiversity Retention and Enhancment Plan), 7 Wildlife (Enhancement) and 10 (Proposed levels) from approved application 24/00552/FUL.
The removal of an existing 12.5m monopole and replaced with proposed 20m high monopole, removal of existing 9no. RRUs and replaced with proposed 18no. RRUs, removal of existing 3no. cabinets and replaced with proposed 3no. cabinets, and removal of existing 3no. antennas and replaced with proposed 9no. antennas.
Erection of replacement village hall
Proposal to Fell 1 Dead Rowan Tree
Single storey extension to rear
Discharge of conditions 5 (Levels and drainage), 6 (CMS), 7 (Remediation), 10 (EV Charge Points) and 11 (Boundary Treatment) from approved application 23/00314/S7301.
T1 Poplar - Crown Reduce the canopy on the eastern aspect by 1-1.5metres in length.
Single storey conservatory to rear with a maximum projection of 3.5m, maximum height of 3.5m and a maximum eaves height of 3m.
Discharge of condition 11 (CEMP) from approved application 23/00369/OUT
Loft conversion to create additional bedroom, including the formation of a rear dormer, installation of rooflights to the rear roof slope, new structural steelwork, and associated internal alterations including new staircase to second floor level
Single storey extension to rear with a maximum projection of 4.95m, maximum height of 3.75m and a maximum eaves height of 2.35m.
Proposed drop kerb, removal of wall and additional parking.
ERECTION OF ILLUMINATED AND NON-ILLUMINATED SIGNS TO THE EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING SIGN A - THREE X NEW SETS OF SIGNWRITING SIGN B - ONE X NEW DOUBLE SIDED PICTORIAL WITH NEW LINOLITES SIGN C - TWO X NEW AMENITY BOARDS WITH POSTER CASES SIGN D - TWO X RESPRAY AND REINSTALL EXISTING LANTERNS SIGN E - NINE X NEW FLOODLIGHTS SIGN F - ONE X NEW SMALL DOUBLE LEGGED SIGN SIGN G - ONE X NEW COMPLETE SINGLE SIDED POST SIGN SIGN H - ONE X NEW TRANSOM SIGN
New shop front.
Beech Tree - Remove 1 branch (4m length and 8cm in diameter). Remove smaller branches that are lodged in the tree. Crown Lift the canopy to 5m.
Single storey extension to rear.
Detached annex in garden space
5 day notice to fell 1 Rowan tree
Erection of one detached dwelling
T1 Pine - Crown Reduce branches by 3metres that overhang the building.
Construction of a garden room to the side of the existing dwelling
Detailed application for concrete resurfacing and drainage to existing farmyard.
Part demolition of existing ground floor and construction of two storey side extension
Proposed rear dormer and external fenestration alterations, and alterations to existing soil vent pipe.
Non-material change to approved application ref: 25/00591/FUL dated 19/05/2025 (Proposed two-storey extension to the side and single storey extension to the rear of the property. Hip to gable conversion to the existing dwelling under permitted development) to change the front elevation window to french doors.
Discharge of condition 1 (Oil Interceptor) from approved application 25/02175/COUR
Tree A - Crown Reduce by 2.5 metres in height and draw back from the property to suitable growth points; Crown Lift to 5 metres above ground level; Removal of deadwood; Removal of limbs overhanging property (this will be reached with the crown reduction); Clear any BT cables that could cause further problems. Tree B - Crown Reduce by 2 metres to gain full clearance from the property; Crown Lift to 4 metres above ground level by removing 1 large limb growing towards the road at on the east side of the tree; Removal of deadwood; Removal of lower limbs overhanging property (this will be reached with the overall crown reduction).
Extensions and alterations to house to include single storey front extension; two storey side extension; single storey rear extension; hip to gable roof extension and assocaited alterations to fenestration and internal layout
Part conversion of existing garage to bedroom, internal alterations and changes to window and doors
Crown Lift 1 Weeping Willow tree to achieve a maximum clearance of 3metres between the branch tips and the surrounding ground levels. No pruning wounds greater than 10mm in diameter to be generated as a result of the works.
First floor extension to rear
Construction of an extension to the existing nursery building to form a new reception classroom and the installation of two rooflights within the nursery building. Increase in size of play area and the installation of new fencing
Sycamores T1, T2 and T3 and Maple T4 - Crown Thin by 10%. Crown Lift to achieve a clearance of 5.2 metres over public highways and 3metres over public footpath/garden/driveway and 2 metres from domestic property structures. Removal of any dead-dying branches. Copper Beech T5 - Crown Thin by 10%. Crown Lift the tree to achieve a clearance of 5.2 metres over public highways, 3 metres over public footpath/garden/driveway and 2 metres from domestic property structures. Draw branches away from the lamppost on the eastern aspect facing/overhanging Beechwood Dale. Removal of any dead-dying branches.
Single storey rear extension with a maximum projection of 3.9m, a maximum height of 3.4m and a maximum eaves height of 2.5m