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Outbuilding approval rate in Wakefield

Wakefield approved 87.4% of outbuilding applications, based on 573 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

87.4%
outbuilding approval rate
573
Outbuilding decisions
501
Approved
72
Refused
89.7%
Wakefield overall

Outbuilding applications are refused more often than the Wakefield average (89.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How outbuilding compares in Wakefield

Outbuilding (573 decided)
87.4%
Wakefield all applications (13,353 decided)
89.7%

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Other project types in Wakefield

Extension (General) (2,829 decided)
95.1%
Garage / Parking (2,276 decided)
91.7%
Rear Extension (1,874 decided)
96.5%
Side Extension (1,181 decided)
95.2%
86.7%
Dormer (699 decided)
91.1%
New Build (532 decided)
87.4%
Conservatory (369 decided)
97.6%
Front Extension (277 decided)
95.3%
Loft Conversion (259 decided)
95.8%
Wraparound Extension (179 decided)
97.8%
Annex (127 decided)
92.9%
HMO (83 decided)
71.1%
97.0%
Basement (65 decided)
93.8%
Flat Conversion (28 decided)
89.3%
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