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Ossett primary school celebrates renewable energy with Mayor Tracy Brabin

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£5m railway bridge replacement planned over Christmas

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Consultation on carbon capture plan for waste plants

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Sir David Attenborough features in new film celebrating Charles Waterton

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Gawthorpe Water Tower: Yorkshire Water survey reveals widespread concrete damage

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10-metre neon artwork could light up historic courthouse

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Former party supplies warehouse to become shops and flats

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Family centre could become specialist school for up to 40 children

The cost of clearing the waste site at Hacking Lane in South Elmsall could exceed £30m, a public inquiry heard. LDRS imageplaceholder image

Operator loses legal fight to extend life of “putrid” South Elmsall waste site

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Council refuses plans for two flats in Outwood garden

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Rugby club resubmits clubhouse plans after potential £30,000 saving identified

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Submitted planning applications

The following applications were received by Wakefield Council the week beginning Monday, October 19.

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Plans lodged to turn historic wool warehouse into seven-suite aparthotel

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Plans submitted for new cafe at garden centre

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Decided planning applications

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Former quarry earmarked for major housing development

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Decided Wakefield district planning applications: Extensions approved

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Pollution zones set to be scrapped after air quality improvement

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Decided planning applications

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Application submitted for new public artwork

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Former betting office could become shop again under new plans

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Submitted planning applications

The following applications were validated by Wakefield Council the week beginning Monday, August 24.

James Carney

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Garage spaces removed due to unstable walls

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Decided planning applications

Coun Andrew Wakefield, Wakefield Council’s cabinet member for strategic, housing, skills and business growth, pictured with representatives of Vico Homes, Homes England and West Yorkshire Combined Authorityplaceholder image

Former swimming baths site set for 69 affordable homes

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The free tool that helps you keep up with changes in your local area

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Flood alert issued for Ings Beck and Oakenshaw Beck

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Plans submitted to turn former bar into offices and flats

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National fridge freezer recycling shortage starts to impact the district

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New mural celebrates town’s heritage after earlier design was withdrawn

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Residents fear ‘24-hour’ EV hub will destroy their peace

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Replacement village hall plans submitted for community centre

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Eco-friendly festival is coming to Normanton

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Plans for three flats rejected after council says scheme is too cramped

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Four new flats approved for long-vacant site

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Pontefract McDonald’s set for revamp

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Recirculate project gifts bikes to staff at Pinderfields Hospital

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Wakefield readers reveal what they love about the city

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46 flats proposed for former NHS offices in Wakefield city centre

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What’s your favourite thing about Wakefield? 225 choices revealed in public vote

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Wakefield campaigners' call echoed in new horse safety drive

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Decided planning applications

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Hope for Gawthorpe Water Tower as structural survey planned

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