South Elmsall And South Kirkby planning approval rate
South Elmsall And South Kirkby ward in Wakefield has a 91.0% approval rate based on 454 planning decisions. Wakefield overall: 92.0%.
Last updated: September 2026
91.0%
ward approval rate
454
Decisions
413
Approved
41
Refused
92.0%
Wakefield average
South Elmsall And South Kirkby is broadly in line with the Wakefield average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How South Elmsall And South Kirkby compares
South Elmsall And South Kirkby ward
91.0%
Wakefield overall
92.0%
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Recent decisions in South Elmsall And South Kirkby
T1 - Oak - Draw back from house (#76) by 3metres, draw back from neighbouring ho · Tue 15 Sep 2026
Erection of link bridge with associated support structures and elevational alter · Wed 02 Sep 2026
Replacement roof to existing conservatory · Tue 01 Sep 2026
Conversion of existing dwelling to 2no. apartments including landscaping works a · Tue 25 Aug 2026
Extension of existing detached garage to front · Fri 21 Aug 2026
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Other wards in Wakefield
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Pontefract North (89.8%)
Wrenthorpe And Outwood West (90.9%)
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Ossett (90.7%)
Stanley And Outwood East (92.1%)
Pontefract South (88.2%)
Castleford Central And Glasshoughton (93.9%)