Planning applications in WF9
We hold 1,106 planning applications for the WF9 postcode area, 60 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, Yorkshire Dales.
Towns and villages in WF9
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Recent applications in WF9
Installation of air source heat pump to rear (east) elevation of dwelling
Change of use of old post office back to residential
5-day notice to removed failed limbs from several Poplar trees
Non-material amendment to approved application 26/00273/FUL dated 19th May 2026 (external refurbishment of the existing building and associated physical works including new fencing and gates, creation of new parking spaces and revised servicing areas) for minor elevational changes
Proposed residential development of 5 detached houses following demolition of existing dwelling.
Proposed two storey extension to side
Root severance of TPO tree Oak x2 for installation of root barrier. The works are proposed to stop the influence of the tree(s) on the soil below building foundation level and provide long term stability to 2 Convent Avenue, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3NX. Granting permission will limit costs of alternative repairs. In the event of a refusal we, or our clients, will seek to secure compensation for the additional costs incurred through Section 202(e). It is the expert opinion of both the case engineer and arboriculturalist that on the balance of probabilities the supporting information demonstrates the influence of the tree.
Erection of detached outbuilding for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling
Two storey extension to side and single storey extension to rear
Fell 1 dead Lime tree as a 5-day notice
T1 - Oak - Draw back from house (#76) by 3metres, draw back from neighbouring house (#74) by 3metres. Crown Lift over driveways and neighbouring garage; T2 - Sycamore - Clear around telephone lines, draw back by 3metres and Crown Lift over neighbouring shop.
G1 - 2 to 3metre Canopy Reduction as these trees overhang onto the properties original stables; G2 - Lombardy Poplars - Remove any overhanging limbs/ branches; T1 - Fell 1 Sycamore.
Replacement roof to existing conservatory
Proposed two storey extrension. Proposed porch to front joining to side extension.
Fell trees T430, T434, T453 and T455
Fell T6 (Sycamore)
Discharge of condition 3 (Biodiversity Gain Plan), 4 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan), 5 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), 6 (Wildlife Enhancements), 7 (Boundary Treatments) and 8 (Landscaping) approved application 25/01585/FUL
Proposed single storey extension to rear with a maximum projection of 7.1m, maximum height of 4m and a maximum eaves height of 2.4m.
Change of use from social club (Sui Generis) to day centre (Class E)
Loft conversion with dormers to front and rear, hip to gable extension and increase in ridge height.
Change of roof covering from Rosemary tiles to Slate and boundary wall/fence to front & side boundary
Discharge of conditions 3 (Archaeology Written Statement of Investigation), 4 (Finished Floor Levels), 5 (Materials and Finishes), 6 (Foul and Surface Water Drainage), 7 (Radon Protection Measures) and 8 (Site Investigation and Remediation) from approved application 23/02273/FUL
Non illuminated signage scheme
T1 Weeping Willow - Crown lift to provide 3m clearance above ground level. T2 Monkey Puzzle - Remove dead wood T3, T4 and T5 Sycamores - Remove dead wood.
Discharge of condition 3 (Biodiversity Gain Plan), 4 (Biodiversity Retention and Enhancement Scheme), 5 (Wildlife Enhancement features), 6 (Biodiversity CEMP), 7 (Archaeology), 12 (Temporary Drainage) and 15 (Wheel Washing) from approved application 25/01679/FUL.
1. Removal of storm damaged Whitebeam tree. 2. Removal of leaning Whitebeam tree.
Fell 3 Trees
C3 Residential dwelling to C4 HMO Certificate of proposed lawful development for the conversion of a residential dwelling (use class c3) to a HMO (Use class C4) with six bedrooms and the erection of a single storey extension on the rear of the property.
Crown thinning and crown reduction of approximately 15-20%. Reduction of branch tips by 1-1.5 metres where appropriate. Selective removal of congested internal growth. Pruning of overextended limbs to maintain balanced crown shape. Removal of lower limbs to improve clearance and light penetration. Clearance pruning around overhead utility cables.
T1 - Ash Crown Clean Deadwood T2 - Ash Crown Clean Deanwood - Crown Lift 3m Draw Back 1.5m T3 - Cherry Crown lift over footpath Crown Clean T4 - Sorbus Crown Lift over road 5m Crown Clean Deadwood
Conversion of existing outbuilding with new pitched roof over to side and single storey extension to rear
Single-storey rear extension, preceded by the demolition of existing conservatory.
Single storey rear extension (retrospective), demolishion of garage and replace with detached annex to rear
Demolition of existing detached garage and replacement detached garage to side
Single storey extension to rear with a maximum projection of 4.5m, maximum height of 3.9m and a maximum eaves height of 2.9m.
Fell 1 Ash Tree
Creation of additional car park on adjacent land south west of existing car park and associated works including landscaping, drainage, fencing and lighting
Erection of link bridge with associated support structures and elevational alterations to adjacent warehouses
The Installation of a replacement 22.5m monopole mast onto new concrete base, to accommodate 9 no. Antenna, ancillary radio equipment, 1 no. 0.3m transmission dish and 2 no. Equipment Cabinets adjacent to proposed monopole mast.
Certificate of proposed lawful use for use of property as short term let accommodation within use class C3 (dwelling).
Single storey extension to side.
Discharge of condition 6 (Drainage) from approved application 25/01367/FUL
Discharge of conditions 3 (Biodiversity Gain Plan), 4 (Habitat Management & Monitoring Plan) and 5 (Wildlife Enhancement) from approved application 25/01367/FUL
Discharge of planning conditions, 2 (Biodiversity Net Gain Plan), 3 (Biodiversity Enhancement Scheme) and 4 (Hardened Surfacing) from approved application 25/01179/FUL.
Externally illuminated signage scheme
Application for external refurbishment of the existing building and associated physical works including new fencing and gates, creation of new parking spaces and revised servicing areas
Construction of integral garage to side
Variation of condition 2 (Plans) and 3 (Materials) of approved application ref. 22/01683/FUL for " Two storey extensions to front and rear, including balconies to rear elevation, raising of roof height (including dormers to front and rear) to create first floor in roof space. External alterations including changes to openings and rendering/cladding of brickwork and creation of external patio area to rear." (Approved 03.07.2023) to amend stone piers to entrance gable to facing brickwork, the introduction of brick piers to rear gables with anthracite fascias in lieu of render, to show tile hanging to dormers, to adjust the door and window position to the Utility room and omit 1 small window from kitchen.
Single storey rear extension following removal of conservatory
Discharge of Condition 10 (Biodiversity Net Gain - BNG), 11 (Habitat Management & Monitoring Plan - HMMP) from approved application 25/00731/FUL