1 - 12 Castle Grove Pontefract WF8 1GW

Awaiting decision 26/00777/TPO
Council
Date received
6 May 2026
Date validated
7 May 2026
Postcode
WF8 1GW

Description

G1 - Row of Sycamore, Ash and London Plane Trees - Crown Lift to provide approximately 5 metres ground clearance over car parking spaces. In addition, the works will help to reduce the density of lower canopy growth overhanging parked cars, thereby lessening issues associated with leaf fall, sap deposition, and general debris, which are currently causing a nuisance to residents. All works will be carried out in accordance with good arboricultural practice, with pruning limited to the minimum necessary to achieve the specified clearance. The natural form and amenity value of the trees will be retained as far as practicable, and no excessive or unnecessary pruning will be undertaken. These works form part of ongoing tree management to balance residential amenity with the long-term health and structural integrity of the tree group.

3.2/10
Planning Authority Score
#229 of 282

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%).

Wakefield decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #88 of 282
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #115 of 282
58%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #216 of 282
56%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #247 of 282
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