Former Nestle, Wheldon Road Castleford WF10 2JN

Awaiting decision 17/01991/NMC01
Council
Date received
1 May 2026
Date validated
7 May 2026
Postcode
WF10 2JN

Description

Non-material amendment to approved application 17/01991/REM01 dated 02/04/2026 [which granted APPROVAL OF RESERVED MATTERS OF THE APPEARANCE, LANDSCAPING, LAYOUT AND SCALE FOR 150 DWELLINGS] to remove reference to '150 DWELLINGS' within the description of development so that it refers to 'Residential Development' only and variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) to amend parking layout of plot 148.

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