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Planning applications received week starting October 5 2026

Families across Wakefield are being invited to enjoy a week of free Halloween-themed activities at markets across the district during the October half-term.

Free Halloween fun coming to Wakefield markets this half-term

New landlord Mark Winter outside the Little 'Un pub in South Elmsall

New landlord says notorious pub's 'Wild West' days are history

The site sits derelict, dilapidated and fire damaged in South Kirby.

In pictures: Inside South Kirkby's derelict former health centre

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

Residents and guests enjoy the live entertainment at Bennett Fest.

Live music festival a hit at care home

Barnsley Road, South Elmsall.

Round-the-clock booze sales and delivery permit granted to South Elmsall store

Plans have been approved to convert the former Elm Chapel building in South Elmsall into a community centre and offices. Google image

Former church to be converted into community centre and offices

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Submitted planning applications

Miners' Institute, Moorthorpe

Plans submitted to create two apartments at historic Miners' Institute

Philip and Pamela Spencer

Drugs family members sentenced

Barnsley Road, South Elmsall.

Petition against 24-hour booze sales at South Elmsall off-licence

A new Budgens has opened in South Elmsall

New Budgens and Cream Hut store opens

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

Clearing ‘putrid’ waste site could cost over £30m – public inquiry

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

Giant former Superdrug warehouse to get revamp

A new public inquiry date over an application to extend the life of a waste recycling site at Hacking Lane, South Elmsall has been set for June 30. LDRS image

New date set for public inquiry over 'putrid' waste site extension
A new date has been set for a public inquiry over plans to extend the life of a waste recycling site.
Tony Gardner

Honeysuckle Walk

Approval granted for new homes despite ‘unsafe traffic’ claims

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Decided planning applications

The crash took place at the junction of Northcroft Avenue, in South Elmsall, on Monday.

E-scooter rider in critical condition after crash with car in South Elmsall

Plans have been approved to build houses on a plot next to the junction of Minsthorpe Lane, Dale Lane and Mill Lane, in South Elmsall. Google image.

South Elmsall housing scheme approved despite road safety concerns

Superb Grade II-listed farmhouse with period features and versatile outbuildings

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New 369-space car park plan submitted for warehouse site

Council to roll out flood warning sensors as risk from extreme weather grows

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Submitted planning applications

The Little Un, South Elmsall. Google image.

Licence revoked over ‘serious failings’ at pub where man was attacked

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Submitted planning applications

West Yorkshire Police called for the premises licence for The Little ‘Un, in South Elmsall. to be placed under review following the incident earlier this year.

South Elmsall pub issued with closure notice over serious assault
A pub could lose its licence after police launched an investigation following a serious assault at the premises.
Tony Gardner

A planning inspector upheld a decision by the Environment Agency (EA) to issue a revocation notice against Mineral Processing Ltd, at Hacking Lane, South Elmsall. LDRS image

Public inquiry over South Elmsall waste site extension postponed for second time

Steve Tulley, councillor for South Elmsall and South Kirkby.

Councillor vows to stand for election as an independent after quitting Labour

Order to clear ‘stinking’ waste site after operator loses appeal

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’

Six road closures for drivers across Pontefract and Castleford to avoid in February and March. Picture: Google

Road closures: Six for drivers to avoid

Stan Bates, councillor for South Elmsall and South Kirkby, paid tribute to the carers who looked after his wife Maureen for two years before her death in July 2025.

Travel expenses review: Councillor’s tribute to staff who cared for his wife

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Latest submitted planning applications

The new nursery opened in September.

New school-based nursery having positive impact on community

Hannah Walters, Stephen Graham, Erin Doherty, Ashley Walters, Emily Feller and Owen Cooper with the the best limited series award for 'Adolescence'.

South-Kirkby filmed 'Adolescence' wins big at the Critics' Choice Awards 2026

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Yorkshire Water delivers over 200 projects including wetlands at South Elmsall

Community ‘consistently ignored’ over foul smell from waste site

Free car parking will continue after Christmas

Free car parking to continue across after Christmas

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Decided planning applications

Barbers and vape shops ‘driving out’ high street retailers, claims

Frickley Colliery CC receive a £1,000 boost in their fundraising bid to install a two-lane net facility.

Frickley Colliery CC receives £1,000 boost towards new training upgrade

More than 400 residents objected to an application to extend the life of a waste recycling facility at Hacking Lane, South Elmsall, by ten years.

‘Something needs to be done’ about waste site smell', says planning inspector

Inquiry over ‘putrid’ waste site adjourned over public notice concerns

Spooky events at the district's markets this half term.

Spooktacular markets take over Wakefield this October half-term

There are lots of spooky events going on around the district this Halloween.

What's on: 17 Halloween events in Wakefield

(Top) New Lane, Upton and (bottom) Water Lane, Pontefract. Picture: Google/James Hardisty

Traffic and travel: Upcoming road closures to avoid

Former professional footballer John McCombe at the Accu Stadium, home to Huddersfield Town.

From the roar of the crowd to losing mum

Plans have been submitted to build a solar farm near on the border of Wakefield and Doncaster at South Elmsall. Image: Louise Burns

Opposition to major cross-border solar farm at South Elmsall

Upcoming road closures near Pontefract and Castleford.

All the upcoming road closures and diversions in place

Ambrose Greenfield, of the Forgotten Flora project, oversees the delivery of wetland wildflowers to Birkdale Farm in the Howardian Hills.

South Elmsall wastewater wetland donates plants to North Yorkshire charity

Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper, and Erin Doherty, winners of Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, and Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for 'Adolescence'.

South Kirkby filmed 'Adolescence' sweeps major categories at 2025 Emmy Awards

Adolescence won two awards at the NTAs

South Elmsall and South Kirkby filmed Adolescence triumphs at awards

Filmed in Wakefield: 19 of the best movies and TV shows filmed across Wakefield

Upcoming road closures in South Hiendley, Upton, Pontefract, Featherstone and South Elmsall. Picture: James Hardisty

Traffic and travel: Upcoming road closures and diversions

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