Sycamore House Mayors Walk Pontefract WF8 2RP Data via plota.co.uk

26/01390/FUL - Full Application Awaiting decision
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Conversion of integral garage, conversion of the roof space for a new bedroom with dormer windows above Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
5 Aug 2026
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Validated
6 Aug 2026
✓
Consultation
29 Sept 2026
Decision
Target date was 1 Oct 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision soon after comments close on 13 Oct 2026; it is now day 83.

The consultation period closed on 13 Oct 2026.

Documents 1

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED Application Form · 5 Aug 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 6

Air quality management area: Pontefract AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Registered park or garden 16 m away: Friarwood Valley Gardens
Its setting is a consideration for work nearby.
Registered parks and gardens, battlefields, world heritage sites and protected wrecks are designated heritage assets: harm needs clear and convincing justification.
Historic England ↗
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 3; Coalfield, development low risk area; Inside the Pontefract built-up area; Priority habitat 18 m away: Deciduous woodland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Mining Remediation Authority, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Sales history 2

Last sold for £375,000 in September 2016. Detached house, freehold.

9 September 2016£375,000
11 May 2007£394,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area211 m² (2,271 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (63 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyDetached house, 6 habitable rooms
Built1983 to 1990
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in April 2012, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Wakefield
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
WF8 2RP
Received
5 Aug 2026
Validated
6 Aug 2026
Ward
Pontefract South
Parish
Pontefract
Case officer
Show
Target decision
1 Oct 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
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Decision outlook

Day 83, past the statutory target. 88% of extensions in Wakefield are decided within thirteen weeks, which runs to 5 Nov 2026; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 27 Oct 2026.

Day 8327 days past the 56-day target
57%decided within 8 weeks
96%approved
477decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Wakefield in the last twelve months, from validation. Wakefield decision record →

Public comments

1comment received
1 supporting

7 neighbours consulted · Last counted 27 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15135852
Planning Portal ref
PP-15135852
Neighbours
7 Aug 2026
Consultation
29 Sept 2026
Comments by
13 Oct 2026
Site or press notice
17 Sept 2026
Statutory expiry
1 Oct 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

23 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2023 Approved
New single storey detached garage proposal
23/01708/FUL
2017 Approved
T1-T3 Sycamore to removeT4 Sycamore to evenly crown thin by 10% maximumT5 Cherry to remove
17/01381/TCA
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
40 Mayors Walk Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 2RR
Two Storey Side Extension
25/02318/FUL
2025 Approved
10 Friarwood Court Pontefract WF8 1BH
Proposed single storey extension to rear
25/01690/CPL
2024 Approved
5 Mayors Walk Avenue Pontefract WF8 2RS
Proposed single storey extensions to front and side. Alteration to roof pitch of two-stor…
24/00749/FUL
2024 Approved
Priestbridge Cottage Mayors Walk Pontefract WF8 2RP
Single storey extension to the rear with a maximum projection of 4.5m, maximum height of…
24/00742/GPD
2023 Approved
40 Mayors Walk Pontefract WF8 2RR
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) and Condition 8 (Obscure Glazing/Non Openable W…
17/00044/S7301
2023 Approved
Priestbridge Cottage Mayors Walk Pontefract WF8 2RP
Two storey extensions to front and side. Proposed dropped kerb access.
23/00474/FUL
2023 Approved
40 Mayors Walk Pontefract WF8 2RR
Proposed detached outbuilding
23/01491/FUL
2022 Approved
7 Mayors Walk Avenue Pontefract WF8 2RS
Residential development for 1no. dwelling and creation of new access and hardstanding to…
22/01556/OUT
2022 Approved
Friars Cottage Mayors Walk Pontefract WF8 2RP
Single storey rear and side extension, and detached outbuilding
22/01887/FUL
2021 Refused
Sycamore House, Mayors Walk, Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 2RP
To clear rear banking including 2 self seeded sycamore trees. To crown the top large syca…
21/01897/TPO
2019 Approved
Cherry Trees Mayors Walk Pontefract WF8 2RP
Non-material amendment to Plot 3 of previously approved application 17/00044/FUL (dated 1…
19/02044/NMC
2019 Approved
The Shanty Mayors Walk Pontefract WF8 2RP
Cutting back of T1 and T2 due to shading
19/01104/TPO
2019 Approved
5 Mayors Walk Avenue Pontefract WF8 2RS
Single storey extension to rear, first floor extension to front and external render finis…
19/00500/FUL
2019 Approved
Cherry Trees Mayors Walk Pontefract WF8 2RP
Discharge of condition 3 (Bin stores), 6 (Levels), 7 (Boundaries), 11 (Materials) from ap…
17/00044/SUB01
2018 Approved
Bridge House Mayors Walk Pontefract WF8 2RR
Single detached garage to front , alterations to window opening on rear elevation, materi…
18/00803/FUL
2018 Approved
Plot 3 Cherry Trees Mayors Walk Pontefract WF8 2RP
Non-material amendment to Plot 3 of previously approved application 17/00044/FUL (dated 1…
18/00806/NMC
2017 Approved
The Shanty Mayors Walk Pontefract WF8 2RP
Detached car port to front of dwelling
17/03181/FUL
2017 Approved
Cherry Trees Mayors Walk Pontefract WF8 2RP
Residential development to include the demolition of the existing detached building (in C…
17/00044/FUL
2017 Approved
Cherry Trees Mayors Walk Pontefract WF8 2RP
Residential development to include the demolition of the existing detached building (in C…
17/00044/OUT
2016 Approved
The Shanty Mayors Walk Pontefract WF8 2RP
Raised platform/ balcony to side and single storey side extension
16/02096/FUL
2016 Approved
The Hazels Mayors Walk Pontefract WF8 2RP
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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 statistics
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.