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Planning

Wakefield District Local Plan 2036 – adopted

Details on the adopted Local Plan which sets out new policies and land allocations for guiding new development and protecting the environment.

These pages provide information about Wakefield’s Planning and Building Control services.

  • Building Control

    Find out about building regulations, get guidance for application forms and fees.
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  • Enforcement

    Find out about planning enforcement processes, how to report a breach of planning and what to do if a complaint is made against your premises.
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  • Heritage conservation, biodiversity net gain and tree preservation

    Details relating to ecology (including Biodiversity Net Gain), Tree Preservation Orders and works to protected trees as well as details about Listed buildings and Conservation Areas.
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  • Planning applications and advice

    Find information and advice on planning applications, appeals and fees.
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  • Planning policy

    Details about adopted planning policies, guidance, neighbourhood planning, the Community Infrastructure Levy and monitoring processes.
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