Search Sandal planning applications
24 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Sandal · updated daily · Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 7 Oakland Road Wakefield WF1 5LZAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extension with a maximum projection of 6m, a maximum height of 4m, and a maximum eaves height of 3m.Received 2 Nov 202626/01817/GPD
- Stone Haven Chevet Lane Wakefield WF2 6HNAwaiting decisionT9 Common Ash - fell to ground level. A1-A4 - four dead trees/stems immediately adjoining T9 on the Chevet Lane frontage (within/adjacent to JCA group G8) - fell to ground level. T11 Weeping Ash - fell to ground level.Tree Preservation Order ConsentReceived 23 Oct 202626/01935/TPO
- St Thomas A Becket Catholic Secondary School Barnsley Road Wakefield WF2 6EQAwaiting decisionFor the redevelopment of St Thomas à Becket SchoolReceived 13 Oct 202626/01843/EIASO
- Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF2 7AWAwaiting decision1no digital display screenReceived 1 Oct 202626/01753/ADV
- 4 Sandal Cliff Wakefield WF2 6AUAwaiting decisionT1 Hornbeam: 15% crown thin and clean and remove any deadwood. Reduce branches back away from building to give 3m clearance; T2 Silver Birch: Crown reduce by 2m to suitable growth points.Received 9 Sep 202626/01622/TPO
Planning in Sandal
- Approved
- 93%
- 28 of 30 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sandal in the last 24 months, from Wakefield Metropolitan District Council's planning register.
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Around Sandal
Postcode districts
WF2 201 applications in the last 12 monthsWF1 187 applications in the last 12 monthsWF5 56 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
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About Sandal
Sandal Magna, a historic suburb of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, boasts a rich heritage, including the notable Sandal Castle and references in the Domesday Book. With a population of 5,432 as of 2001, it lies just 2 miles south of Wakefield and 8 miles north of Barnsley. The area is also significant for its role in the 15th-century Battle of Wakefield during the Wars of the Roses, making it a location of both historical and planning interest.
Property prices in Sandal show an average sale price of £218,855, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Sandal 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 (May 2026). This makes Sandal 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, Sandal 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Sandal, 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, 58 planning applications were submitted near Sandal. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (16), tree works (11), outline applications (8).
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 6 were dismissed (14% success rate).