Ossett planning approval rate
Ossett ward in Wakefield has a 90.8% approval rate based on 677 planning decisions. Wakefield overall: 89.7%.
Last updated: March 2026
90.8%
ward approval rate
677
Decisions
615
Approved
62
Refused
89.7%
Wakefield average
Ossett is broadly in line with the Wakefield average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Ossett compares
Ossett ward
90.8%
Wakefield overall
89.7%
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Recent decisions in Ossett
The proposed works comprise removal of 2no. existing antennas and replacement wi · Wed 04 Mar 2026
The proposed works comprise removal of 2no. existing antennas and replacement wi · Wed 04 Mar 2026
Change of use from band room to gym with the erection of 2no shipping containers · Thu 26 Feb 2026
Single storey extension to rear · Thu 12 Feb 2026
Two storey side extension with single storey elements to front and rear · Thu 05 Feb 2026
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Wakefield
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 12,601 decisions.
Other wards in Wakefield
Wakefield Rural (87.8%)
Wakefield North (90.5%)
Wakefield South (88.5%)
Ackworth, North Elmsall And Upton (86.5%)
Pontefract North (89.8%)
Crofton, Ryhill And Walton (86.3%)
Wrenthorpe And Outwood West (90.9%)
Horbury And South Ossett (88.6%)
Stanley And Outwood East (91.8%)
Pontefract South (88.6%)
Castleford Central And Glasshoughton (93.8%)