Former Coal Yard, Ferrybridge 'C' Power Station Kirkhaw Lane Ferrybridge Knottingley

Wakefield is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #216 out of 282. 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%).