Planning applications in WF8
We hold 1,972 planning applications for the WF8 postcode area, 107 of them submitted in the past year. 91% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 56 days. The area is covered by Wakefield, Selby, North Yorkshire.
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Recent applications in WF8
Installation of combined defibrillator and bleed kit cabinet to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch.
Fell 5 Ash Trees
Erection of 1 no double sided illuminated totem sign
Discharge of conditions 3 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) and 4 (Biodiversity Retention and Enhancement Scheme) from approved application 25/00708/FUL
Fell of 1 No. Lawson Cypress within the Kirk Smeaton conservation area.
C2 Children's Home
Redevelopment of hard standing and outbuildings to create two storey linked extension
Crown Lift Beech and Elder Trees over adjacent footpath to create a maximum clearance of 2metres between the branch tip and the surrounding footpath surface. No pruning wounds greater than 50mm to be generated as a result of the works.
New porch to front of existing house. New WC window to rear elevation.
Discharge of condition 7 (Habitat management and monitoring plan), 9 (Sound insulation), 10 (Overheating), 13 (Wheel washing), 15 (Dust CEMP), 16 (CEMP), 17 (Arboricultural method statement and Tree protection plan), 22 (Flood route), 24 (Landscaping) and 31 (Renewable energy) from approved application 21/02981/OUT.
Conversion of integral garage, conversion of the roof space for a new bedroom with dormer windows above
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) condition 3 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) condition 5 (Arboricultural Method Statement) condition 6 (levels plan for M4 units) condition 11 (Tree Protection Plan) and condition 12 (Tree planting specification) pursuant to approved planning application 21/02981/REM01 which granted planning permission for 'Reserved Matters (Layout, Appearance, Scale and Landscaping) for 129no. dwellings pursuant to outline permission 21/02981/OUT dated 13th December 2024 (for up to 150 residential units (C3) associated car parking, surface water flood mitigation, biodiversity enhancement and vehicular access to/from Park Road and associated works including the construction of a mini-roundabout).' (dated 25.02.2026) to permit changes to the layout, house types, footpaths and drainage.
Discharge of Condition 5 (Tree Protection Plan) from approved application 26/00027/FUL.
Two storey rear extension, first floor front extension with dormers
Crown Lift the subject trees to achieve a 2.5metre clearance over the adjacent car park
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) and condition 3 (lighting design) pursuant to approved planning application ref 26/00049/FUL which granted planning permission for the Installation of 4 x lighting masts complete with LED lighting to light a rugby training pitch (dated 11.03.2026) to permit changes to the lighting design and light spillage design.
Application for consent to trim 3No branches by 4-5m, 1No branch by 1m and 2No branches by 1.5-2m to 1No Horse Chestnut tree (T2) in the conservation area
Non material amendment of approval ZG2024/1300/HPA Erection of two storey extensions to side and rear, alterations to the existing front projection, and installation of a new vehicular access
T1 T2, T3 & T4 - Remove all branches no more than 35mm in diameter from ground level to crown approximately 5.5 to 7.5 metres high depending upon slope at ground level. Crown lift to give 1metre clearance above the roof and 500mm clearance from the side elevation of property known as Went Hus. T1 to T6 - Crown Lift branches overhanging the roof of property known as Went Hus to achieve 1metre clearance between the branch tips and the roof itself and 500mm from the branch tips and the side wall. No pruning wounds greater than 40mm in diameter to be generated as a result of the works. T5 and T6 - Fell.
Demolition of existing garage. New boundary walling and vehicle entrance. New windows and doors in side and rear elevation.
Single storey side and rear extension
1 Monkey Puzzle tree - Crown Lift lower branches to achieve a 3metre clearance between the branch tips and the surrounding surface. Crown Reduce the tree height by 3metres to achieve a tree not exceeding 9metres in height from ground level. Removal of any deadwood only from the tree canopy.
Crown Reduce 1 Maple and 1 Acer trees by 25% and Crown Lift to 3 metres.
Installation of new vehicular access and new driveway
Installation of new vehicular access and new driveway
Application for consent to remove 1No Hawthorn tree at the drive entrance and ground level vegetation to the left hand side of the property in the conservation area
Application for the approval of details reserved by condition No. 38 of Planning Permission Ref. C8/2019/0585/CPO which relates to a Landscape and Ecological Management Plan (LEMP)
Erection of new self build detached dwelling and associated works
Discharge of condition 7 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) from approved application 21/02981/OUT.
Area of existing motorcycle workshop to be dedicated to motorcycle MOT testing
Hip to gable loft conversion with dropped kerb and associated hardstanding.
Dormer to front & conversion of loft space & two storey extension to rear
Single storey extension to side, render to front elevtion and render to rear elevation (retrospective).
Tree A - Cherry: Remove ivy from tree. Crown Reduce height and lateral spread by up to 6m maximum on all aspects (N,S,E,W). Tree B - Cherry: Remove ivy from tree. Crown Reduce height and lateral spread by up to 5m on all aspects (N,S,E,W). Tree C - Cherry: Remove ivy from tree. Crown Reduce height and lateral spread by up to 3m on all aspects (N,S,E,W).
Single storey sidewards extension
Discharge of condition 3 (Biodiversity Gain Plan), 4 (Tree Planting) and 6 (Tree protection Plan) from approved application 25/02060/FUL.
Proposed two storey rear extension, raised roof height, changes to openings, detached garage and additional off street parking
Proposed single storey rear extension with a maximum projection of 4.73m, maximum height of 3.2m and a maximum eaves height of 2.47m.
Variation of condition 11 (Surface Water Drainage) of approved application ref. 17/00152/FUL for "Residential development of 1no. two storey dwelling and partial basement" (Approved 28.06.2017) due to requirement to discharge to public sewer
Branch Closure. To remove all external manifestation/artwork/branding/signs. To remove ATM and Night Safe; make good and infill with appropriate materials, i.e. stone
Childrens play area
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of approved application 25/01419/FUL dated 29 September 2025 [Proposed single storey extension to front/side to form ancillary accommodation, and single storey extension to rear] to reduce dimensions of extension to front/side, insertion of rooflights and fenestration changes.
Single storey extension to rear with a maximum projection of 3.71m, maximum height of 3.5m and a maximum eaves height of 2.4m.
Single storey rear extension and external alterations
T1 Sycamore - Crown Reduce canopy by 30%; T2 Lime - Crown Reduce canopy by 30%; T3 Sycamore - Crown Reduce canopy by 30%; T4 Sycamore - Crown Reduce canopy by 30%; T5 Sycamore - Fell.
Variation of Condition 2 (Plans) of planning permission 24/01830/FUL, dated 11/12/2024 (which granted permission for the demolition of existing detached garage. Proposed detached garage and single storey side/ front extension to bungalow. Render to external walls of existing dwelling) to amend the plans in order to remove the previously approved single storey side extension to the bungalow and revise the detached garage by slightly increasing its length and relocating it within the site.
Variation of condition 4 (External Area Hours) of approved application 25/00712/FUL dated 10 November 2025 [which granted full planning permission for relocation of boundary wall to rear to facilitate extension of beer garden and bin store] to extend hours of use
Reduce 1 Sycamore Tree in its entirety by over 50% as shown in the submitted tree image and red-line pruning line.
Application for consent to crown reduce by 40% and remove deadwood to 1No Crack Willow tree (T1A) and fell 1No Cherry tree (T1B) in the conservation area
Building for storage of agricultural equipment for farming