Ackworth, North Elmsall And Upton planning approval rate
Ackworth, North Elmsall And Upton ward in Wakefield has a 86.4% approval rate based on 861 planning decisions. Wakefield overall: 89.7%.
Last updated: June 2026
86.4%
ward approval rate
861
Decisions
744
Approved
117
Refused
89.7%
Wakefield average
Ackworth, North Elmsall And Upton is 3.3 percentage points below the Wakefield average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Ackworth, North Elmsall And Upton compares
Ackworth, North Elmsall And Upton ward
86.4%
Wakefield overall
89.7%
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Recent decisions in Ackworth, North Elmsall And Upton
Conversion of former piggery to 1no dwelling and associated works. · Tue 16 Jun 2026
Erection of conservatory and boiler room. · Mon 15 Jun 2026
Erection of timber shed · Wed 10 Jun 2026
Erection of agricultural storage building for produce, creation of hardstanding · Wed 10 Jun 2026
New shop front · Mon 08 Jun 2026
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