9 Andrews Grove Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7NU Data via plota.co.uk

26/00478/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Consent Refused

Proposal

T1 Pine - Crown Reduce branches by 3metres that overhang the building. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
19 Mar 2026
Validated
23 Mar 2026
Refused
14 May 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 14 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Wakefield
Application type
Tree Preservation Order Consent
Postcode
WF7 7NU
Received
19 Mar 2026
Validated
23 Mar 2026
Ward
Ackworth, North Elmsall And Upton
Parish
Ackworth
Case officer
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Target decision
18 May 2026
Decision
Refused with alternative works given
Decision date
14 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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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