21 Ringwood Way Hemsworth Pontefract WF9 4SP
Awaiting decision
26/00479/GPD
Description
Single storey extension to rear with a maximum projection of 4.5m, maximum height of 3.9m and a maximum eaves height of 2.9m.
3.2/10
Planning Authority Score
#225 of 277
Wakefield is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #212 out of 277. The council extends the time limit on 56% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).
Wakefield decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #87 of 277
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #112 of 277
58%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #212 of 277
56%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #243 of 277
87%
Minor dwellings approved
85 decided (1-9 homes)
93%
Major dwellings approved
27 decided (10+ homes)
84%
Change of use approved
64 decided
1,086
Total decisions
87 refused in 2025