14 Denton Gardens Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7PA Data via plota.co.uk

26/00973/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Consent Refused

Proposal

Crown reduce the west and south-west tree canopy of 1 Sycamore tree by 3metres. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
3 Jun 2026
Validated
10 Jun 2026
Refused
17 Jul 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 17 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 3 Aug 2026

Important details

Council
Wakefield
Application type
Tree Preservation Order Consent
Postcode
WF7 7PA
Received
3 Jun 2026
Validated
10 Jun 2026
Ward
Ackworth, North Elmsall And Upton
Parish
Ackworth
Case officer
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Target decision
5 Aug 2026
Decision
Refused with alternative works given
Decision date
17 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Public comments

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Last counted 3 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Wakefield
Planning Authority Score
3.6/10
Below average
#217 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Wakefield is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #223 out of 296. 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 (95%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines
expect longer than the statutory limit
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Wakefield decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #95 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #94 of 296
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #223 of 296
56%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #256 of 296
89%
Minor dwellings approved
79 decided (1-9 homes)
92%
Major dwellings approved
24 decided (10+ homes)
85%
Change of use approved
74 decided
1,084
Total decisions
88 refused in the year to March 2026