Wakefield Rural planning approval rate
Wakefield Rural ward in Wakefield has a 87.8% approval rate based on 1,123 planning decisions. Wakefield overall: 89.7%.
Last updated: March 2026
87.8%
ward approval rate
1,123
Decisions
986
Approved
137
Refused
89.7%
Wakefield average
Wakefield Rural is broadly in line with the Wakefield average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Wakefield Rural compares
Wakefield Rural ward
87.8%
Wakefield overall
89.7%
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Recent decisions in Wakefield Rural
Side and rear extensions, alterations to roof to create new dormers, render to e · Fri 27 Feb 2026
Change of use from shop to Dog groomers (Sui Generis) · Thu 26 Feb 2026
Demolition of existing equestrian buildings for the construction of a single dwe · Wed 25 Feb 2026
Removal of flat roof above main entrance and construction of gable pitched roof. · Tue 24 Feb 2026
Conversion and extension from disused stables/granary to single dwelling (self-b · Wed 18 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 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%)
Ossett (90.8%)
Horbury And South Ossett (88.6%)
Stanley And Outwood East (91.8%)
Pontefract South (88.6%)
Castleford Central And Glasshoughton (93.8%)