Proposals

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Submitted planning applications

Clarence Park in Wakefield, which is connected to the adjoining Thornes Park.

Plans lodged for annual music festival in Clarence Park

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Decided planning applications

Plans to convert a former city centre dental surgery into flats have been approved. the scheme include building four self contained apartments at the Georgian property on Bond Street in Wakefield. Google image

Former city centre dental surgery to be converted into flats

A coal mining 'angel' sculpture is to be installed on the site of the former Parkhill Colliery in Wakefield. Image: Steven Anwar

Coal ‘angel’ sculpture to be installed at former pit site

Plans to convert the former New Carlton Social Club, in Normanton, into flats have been approved by Wakefield Council. LDRS image.

Flats scheme at former club approved despite concerns over loss of facilities

The Ridings Shopping came under the ownership of Wakefield Council on May 1 after the authority completed a deal to buy it for just over £11m.

Major announcement on The Ridings Shopping Centre due ‘within weeks’

Temporary classrooms were installed to ease disruption caused by the discovery of Raac at St Thomas à Becket school, in Wakefield. LDRS image

Raac-affected Wakefield school set to for major redevelopment

Plans have been submitted to expand the clinical research centre at Pinderfields Hospital as part of a scheme worth almost £2m. Image: JTP Architects

Medical trials centre in Wakefield set for £2m expansion

Plans have been been lodged to convert the former Northern Social bar in Pontefract town centre into a HMO. LDRS image

Plans lodged to convert former Pontefract sports bar into HMO

Mark Winter has applied to Wakefield Council for the permit for The Little ‘Un, on Spring Terrace.

Proposals lodged for new premises licence at South Elmsall pub

The Ridings.

Wakefield Council reacts to public comments as The Ridings consultation closes

Plans to demolish Kingsway Christian Centre in Ossett and build five houses on the site have been withdrawn

Ossett church demolition and housing plans withdrawn

Yorkshire Scare Grounds, on Hell Lane, Wakefield. LDRS image

Proposal to extend permit at Yorkshire Scare Grounds

The proposed new railway bridge at Weldon Road, Castleford, would include pedestrian footpaths and cycleways.

Castleford rail bridge scheme to get £5m boost

The Bull Ring.

New bar and tattoo studio to open in historic Bull Ring building
Plans to open a new bar and tattoo studio in Wakefield city centre have been approved.
Tony Gardner

Plans to build up to 290 homes across 11 hectares of farmland off Church Road in Altofts have been submitted to Wakefield Council. Google image

Developer submits plans for 290 homes in Altofts

Plans have been approved to convert a vacant listed building on Bond Street, in Wakefield city centre, into a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) for nine people. Image: A.1B

Listed city centre building to be converted into HMO

Plans have been lodged to convert Wakefield's old corner's court building into a 'create hub' of studios and workshops. Image: Group Ginger

City’s former coroner’s court to be transformed into ‘creative hub’

Apartment blocks to be built on former hotel car park

Sandal RUFC, on Standbridge Lane, Wakefield. Google image

Padel courts scheme approved at city rugby club

Fresh plan submitted to turn former city centre pub into house share

Plan for new Bull Ring bar and tattoo studio

Padel courts plan at historic hotel and wedding venue withdrawn

Sandal RUFC, on Standbridge Lane, Wakefield. Google image

Proposals submitted for premises licence at rugby club

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Decided planning applications

The NatWest branch in Pontefract town centre is set to close in June 2026.

Town centre bank to remove artwork ahead of closure
Proposals to remove artwork from a town centre bank have been submitted ahead of its planned closure later this year.
Tony Gardner

Wakefield Trinity set to move to ‘world class’ training centre

Andy Shires (left) and former councillor Tony Homewood have launched a campaign to transform Ossett's former Spring Mill Course Course in a bike park and padel complex. LDRS image

Campaign for bike park and padel courts at former Ossett golf course

Horbury town hall and library buildings

Conservation area set to be expanded

Nostell St Oswald's Cricket Club.

Cricket club granted permission to build extension

Plans for new perimeter fencing and improved security measures at Horbury Bridge Academy, in Wakefield, have been approved. Google image.

School to get new fencing and security upgrade to keep out ‘intruders’ and dogs

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A retrospective planning application for a shipping container and a seating area at Ackworth Hand Car Wash has been rejected by Wakefield Council. LDRS image.

‘Eyesore’ shipping container scheme village car wash rejected

The former Superdrug distribution centre, on Dale Lane Industrial Estate, South Elmsall. Google image.

Giant former Superdrug warehouse set for upgrade to ‘secure new tenant’

Plans approved for new sports facility at former Kellingley Club

Documents submitted to Wakefield Council said Bar Liquid, in Pontefract, was “no longer viable.”

'Failed' Pontefract town centre bar set to become into beauty salon and flat

Proposed access to new public green space at Broad Cut Farm, Wakefield. Image: AAA Property Group

Business park and homes scheme at farm set for approval despite 600 objections

The campus of Wakefield Girls’ High School (WGHS) is to be “repurposed” to accommodate educational facilities for younger pupils.

Wakefield Girls’ High School campus to be “repurposed” for juniors and infants

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Submitted planning applications

Crofton Infants School, in Wakefield. Google image

Rooftop solar panels and heating upgrade approved at village primary school

Plans have been lodged to convert Wakefield's old corner's court building into a 'create hub' of studios and workshops. Image: Group Ginger

Former coroner’s court set to become ‘creative hub’ for small businesses

Permission has been granted for a new apartment block contacting 23 properties on a site in Pontefract town centre previously occupied by Warren House. Image: Vico Homes

Plans approved to replace 1960s town centre apartment block

Plans to convert Prosper House, on Upper Warrengate, Wakefield, into flats have been refused.

Flats scheme at former city centre office block refused

Plans to convert the former Upton Youth Club, on Waggon Lane, into an off-licence have been approved by Wakefield Council.

Village youth hall near Pontefract can be turned into new off-licence

Primary school’s solar energy scheme approved

Community park transformation given go-ahead

Plans to convert the former Barclays bank in Pontefract town centre into apartments and business units have been approved.

Historic Pontefract bank building to be 'brought back to life'

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Latest submitted planning applications

Plan to transform ‘deteriorating’ 100-year-old Horbury park set for approval

Plans have been submitted to convert a vacant listed building on Bond Street, in Wakefield city centre, into a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) for nine people.

Listed Wakefield city centre building could become HMO

Horbury Town Hall and library buildings.

Horbury's conservation area could be expanded to cover more historic buildings

Plans have been submitted to convert the former Thatched House pub, in Stanley, Wakefield, into a children's day nursery. Google image

Former Thatched House pub set to be converted into nursery

Security improvements planned at primary school to improve safeguarding

One of Castleford's oldest buildings to be transformed into community centre

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