17 Almshouse Lane Newmillerdam Wakefield WF2 7ST
Awaiting decision
26/00412/TCA
Description
T1 Holly - Fell. T2 Sycamore - Crown lift by 5m from ground level. Crown Clean. T3 Beech - Fell. T6, T7, T8, T10, T11 and T12 Lime - Reduce by 3rd in height. Crown Clean and clear epicormic growth. T9 Lime - Fell.
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