Wakefield is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #204 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%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines

expect longer than the statutory limit

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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

55%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #204 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

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