53 Stockingate South Kirkby Pontefract WF9 3RA
Pending
26/00838/TPO
Description
A 5-day notice to Reduce 1 Ash tree to a standing stem for habitat (Fell)
Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
10 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2023
The Elms 57 Stockingate South Kirkby Pontefract WF9 3QX
Felling T1 (Beech). Felling T2 (Ash). Crown Reduce T3 (Ash).
2023
The Elms 57 Stockingate South Kirkby Pontefract WF9 3QX
Felling T1 (Beech). Felling T2 (Ash). Crown Reduce T3 (Ash).
2022
Approved
53 Stockingate South Kirkby Pontefract Wakefield WF9 3RA
Installation of Tree Root Barrier adjacent to trees subject to a TPO.
2020
Refused
53 & 55 Stockingate South Kirkby Pontefract WF9 3RA
Statement of Reasons for Tree Preservation Order Application to fell and treat stump Ash…
2018
Approved
57 Stockingate South Kirkby Pontefract WF9 3QX
T112: Ash Tree, 22m tall, bifurcated at 1.5m. Cavity on southern stem at 4m to the easter…
2018
Approved
1 Mayfields Way South Kirkby Pontefract WF9 3SH
T17 Horse Chestnut along east boundary line - Crown Lift and Draw Back reducing crown to…
2017
Approved
49 Stockingate South Kirkby Pontefract WF9 3RA
Works associated with laying of a tarmac driveway and parking area. T1 Oak; and T2 Sycamo…
2017
Approved
55 Stockingate South Kirkby Pontefract WF9 3QX
Single storey rear extension. Maximum projection of 5m, Maximum height of 4m and maximum…
2016
Approved
The Cloughs 49 Stockingate South Kirkby Pontefract WF9 3RA
T1 Ash To evenly crown thin by 10%T2 Sycamore to evenly crown thin by 10% and to crown li…
2016
57 Stockingate South Kirkby Pontefract WF9 3QX
(T114) Ash tree eastern lateral branch be reduced in length by 4m ( target pruned to a su…
Wakefield
Planning Authority Score
3.3/10
Poor
#228 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Wakefield is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #210 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 56% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).
Frequently extends decision deadlines
expect longer than the statutory limit
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Wakefield decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #89 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #117 of 292
55%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #210 of 292
56%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #257 of 292
87%
Minor dwellings approved
85 decided (1-9 homes)
93%
Major dwellings approved
27 decided (10+ homes)
84%
Change of use approved
64 decided
1,086
Total decisions
87 refused in 2025