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Wrenthorpe And Outwood West planning approval rate

Wrenthorpe And Outwood West ward in Wakefield has a 90.9% approval rate based on 690 planning decisions. Wakefield overall: 89.7%.

Last updated: March 2026

90.9%
ward approval rate
690
Decisions
627
Approved
63
Refused
89.7%
Wakefield average

Wrenthorpe And Outwood West is broadly in line with the Wakefield average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Wrenthorpe And Outwood West compares

Wrenthorpe And Outwood West ward (690 decided)
90.9%
Wakefield overall (12,601 decided)
89.7%
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Recent decisions in Wrenthorpe And Outwood West

Single storey detached garage to front and demolition of existing garage to rear · Wed 25 Feb 2026
Refused
Proposed internal alterations & change of use from garage to lounge with front g · Mon 23 Feb 2026
Approved
Erection of two storey self-build dwelling with associated works · Wed 18 Feb 2026
Approved
Installation of one rooflight (Velux) to the side roof slope · Thu 05 Feb 2026
Approved
Retrospective application for a single storey extension to north-east elevation · Mon 26 Jan 2026
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 12,601 decisions.

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