Search Chequerfield planning applications
23 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Chequerfield · updated daily · Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 30 Crest Drive Pontefract WF8 2RAAwaiting decisionSingle Storey Sidewalk Extension. New Dropped KerbReceived 16 Oct 202626/01715/FUL
- 165 Carleton Road Pontefract WF8 3NHAwaiting decisionReplacement single-storey rear extension to a dwellinghouse.Received 13 Oct 202626/01814/FUL
- 17 Carleton Park Road Pontefract WF8 3PRAwaiting decisionProposed driveway to front and dropped kerb.Received 9 Oct 202626/01714/FUL
- 105 Churchbalk Lane Pontefract WF8 2RHAwaiting decisionTwo storey side extensionReceived 5 Oct 202626/01778/FUL
- Pontefract RFC Moor Lane Pontefract WF8 3RXApprovedNon material amendment to approved planning application 26/00049FUL, dated 11th March 2026 (Installation of 4 x lighting masts complete with LED lighting to light a rugby training pitch.) to add conditions 1 (time limit), 2 (approved plans), and 3 (lighting reports).Received 8 Sep 2026Decided 10 Sep 202626/00049/NMC01
Planning in Chequerfield
- Approved
- 91%
- 29 of 30 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Chequerfield in the last 24 months, from Wakefield Metropolitan District Council's planning register.
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Around Chequerfield
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WF8 134 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
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About Chequerfield
Chequerfield is a predominantly residential district in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, characterized primarily by its council housing. This area offers a range of planning opportunities and considerations for developments, reflecting its community-focused environment.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Chequerfield area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Chequerfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chequerfield planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Chequerfield, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Chequerfield. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (8), outline applications (7).
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).