Search West Bretton planning applications

11 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of West Bretton · updated daily · Wakefield Metropolitan District Council

Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 11 · received or decided in the last 12 months

59 Bretton Lane Bretton Wakefield WF4 4LEAwaiting decisionAsh Tree T1 - Crown Reduction predominantly to the top of the tree as the rest of the tree is sparse. Reduce the height around 10-15% (1-1.5M). No pruning wounds greater than branch diameter approximately 1.5-2.5incs. Beech Tree T2 - Crown Reduction to previous cut growth points, taking off around 2m in height. No pruning wounds greater than branch diameter approximately 1.5-2.5incs. Remove any deadwood found whilst carrying out the works. Whitebeam Tree T3 - Crown Reduction to cut back to previous cut growth points, taking off around 2m in height. No pruning wounds greater than branch diameter approximately 1.5-2.5incs. Group of four Apple Trees G1 - Crown Reduction, taking off around 1m in height. No pruning wounds greater than branch diameter approximately 1.0-1.5incs. Hedge H1 - Reduce in heigh around 1m to match the other hedge next to it. Tree in Council Land - Crown Reduction and reshape. Looking from the property garden, reduce limbs on the east side / power lines side. Taking off around 2m. No pruning wounds greater than branch diameter approximately 1.5-2.5incs.Received 14 Oct 202626/01795/TCA
Toll Bar Farm 99 Huddersfield Road Bretton Wakefield WF4 4JWAwaiting decisionDischarge of condition 2 (biodiversity gains plan) from approved application 26/00244/FUL.Received 13 Oct 202626/00244/SUB01
23 Huddersfield Road Bretton Wakefield WF4 4JPRefusedFell 1 Norway Spruce treeReceived 24 Sep 2026Decided 5 Nov 202626/01708/TCA
33 Huddersfield Road Bretton Wakefield WF4 4JPRefusedT1 Sycamore - Draw back from house by 3m. Crown Lift over highway up to 5.2m.Tree Preservation Order ConsentReceived 4 Aug 2026Decided 23 Sep 202626/01376/TPO
6 Stoneybrook Close Bretton Wakefield WF4 4TPAwaiting decisionReconstruct th3 existing drive in similar materials - bitumen macadam with tegula [or similar] block edging.Received 20 Jul 202626/01262/FUL

Planning in West Bretton

Only 2 decisions near West Bretton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of West Bretton in the last 24 months, from Wakefield Metropolitan District Council's planning register.

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Around West Bretton

Postcode districts

WF4 246 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 West Bretton

West Bretton is a village and civil parish located in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, near junction 38 of the M1 motorway at Haigh. With a population of 546, which decreased to 459 by the 2011 Census, the area offers potential insights for those researching planning applications and developments in this accessible rural community. The settlement has a population of approximately 463 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wakefield district.

Property prices in West Bretton show an average sale price of £250,889, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in West Bretton is generally good, with just 1 crime reported in the most recent period (February 2026). This low crime rate contributes to the area's appeal for families and homebuyers.

The area around West Bretton has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Bretton 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 West Bretton, 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, 11 planning applications were submitted near West Bretton.

The most common types were tree works (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near West Bretton?

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near West Bretton.

What types of planning applications are most common near West Bretton?

The most common type of planning application near West Bretton is tree works applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

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