Shopfront / commercial planning approval in Wakefield
Based on decisions in the last 5 years, as of 12 Jun 2026.
Of 38 shopfront / commercial planning applications decided by Wakefield in the last 5 years, 97% were approved. This is the council's track record for this kind of work. It is a useful gauge before you apply, not a guarantee for any one application.
Other work in Wakefield
- Extension : 95% approved (905 decided)
- Rear extension : 96% approved (339 decided)
- Two-storey extension : 94% approved (234 decided)
- Side extension : 95% approved (166 decided)
- Change of use : 80% approved (133 decided)
- Demolition : 94% approved (126 decided)
- Tree work : 57% approved (103 decided)
- Loft conversion : 92% approved (112 decided)
Method
Approval rate = approved ÷ (approved + refused) over the public planning decisions we hold for Wakefield, matched to a type of work from the application description. We lead with the last few years so the figure reflects how Wakefield decides today, with the longer record as context. A rate is only shown once there are enough decided applications for it to be reliable. We publish aggregate figures only, never an individual application or applicant name. Read the full method and limits.
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