184 Rookhill Road Pontefract WF8 2DE Data via plota.co.uk

26/01008/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Consent Decided

Proposal

1 Monkey Puzzle tree - Crown Lift lower branches to achieve a 3metre clearance between the branch tips and the surrounding surface. Crown Reduce the tree height by 3metres to achieve a tree not exceeding 9metres in height from ground level. Removal of any deadwood only from the tree canopy. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
10 Jun 2026
Validated
11 Jun 2026
Split Decision on Application
21 Jul 2026

Split Decision on Application on 21 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 24 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Wakefield
Application type
Tree Preservation Order Consent
Postcode
WF8 2DE
Received
10 Jun 2026
Validated
11 Jun 2026
Ward
Pontefract South
Case officer
Show
Target decision
6 Aug 2026
Decision
Split Decision on Application
Decision date
21 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14922833
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