Search Wakefield planning applications
51 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Wakefield · updated daily · Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
- 3 Eleventeenth Limited 3 West Parade Wakefield WF1 1LTAwaiting decisionChange of use of Office accommodation to Home in Multiple Occupancy (HMO for 14 bedrooms for up to 22 people). Class E to Sui GenerisReceived 3 Nov 202626/01929/FUL
- The Old Court House Wood Street Wakefield WF1 2ELAwaiting decisionDischarge of Condition 13 (Security measures) from approved application 21/02521/S7301Received 2 Nov 202621/02521/SUB05
- 147 - 149 Westgate Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 9RYAwaiting decisionChange of use of hotel to HMO (retrospective)Received 2 Nov 202626/00820/FUL
- 147 - 149 Westgate Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 9RYAwaiting decisionChange of use of hotel to HMO (retrospective)Received 2 Nov 202626/00821/LBC
- Shooters Pool And Lounge Bar 22 Kirkgate Wakefield WF1 1SPAwaiting decisionMinor pruning to selective branches of 1 Plane Tree to clear street light.Received 30 Oct 202626/01991/TCA
Planning in Wakefield
- Approved
- 90%
- 19 of 20 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wakefield in the last 24 months, from Wakefield Metropolitan District Council's planning register.
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Around Wakefield
Postcode districts
WF1 187 applications in the last 12 monthsWF2 201 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 Wakefield
Wakefield, a cathedral city in West Yorkshire, England, lies along the River Calder and serves as the administrative hub of the Metropolitan Borough of Wakefield, which has a population of 367,666 as of 2024. The city experienced significant growth, with its population rising from 99,251 in 2011 to 109,766 in the 2021 census. As part of the West Yorkshire Built-up Area, Wakefield is an important location for planning applications, offering a blend of urban development and historical significance. The city has a population of approximately 99,251 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Wakefield district.
Property prices in Wakefield 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield 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, Wakefield 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.wakefield.gov.uk.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Wakefield, 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, 132 planning applications were submitted near Wakefield. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (17), full planning applications (7), advertising consent (6). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).