What percentage of planning applications does Wakefield approve?

Wakefield approves approximately 90% of planning applications, based on 13,310 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Wakefield decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 13,310 planning decisions published by Wakefield.

What is the refusal rate for Wakefield planning applications?

Wakefield refuses approximately 10% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Wakefield?

The average planning application in Wakefield takes 13.4 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. Based on 13,178 applications with recorded submission and decision dates. See how Wakefield compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Wakefield

yesterday

Single storey extension to front including bay window and porch and single store

26/00678/FUL · South Elmsall And South Kirkby

Approved

2 days ago

Alterations to internal layout, removal of door on southern side elevation and a

26/01220/CPL · Normanton

Approved

2 days ago

The proposed works comprise the installation of a rear dormer, roof lights to fr

26/01129/CPL · Normanton

Approved

2 days ago

Two storey extension to side with dormer to front and single storey rear extensi

26/01014/FUL · Wakefield North

Approved

2 days ago

First floor extension to side

26/01015/FUL · Ossett

Approved

2 days ago

Single storey extension to rear

26/01000/FUL · Ossett

Approved

2 days ago

Single storey rear extension with roof terraces above , new metal staircase and

26/00990/FUL · Ossett

Approved

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This page analyses 13,310 planning decisions made by Wakefield from January 2020 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Wakefield planning approval rates page.

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