Planning Appeals in Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Wakefield Metropolitan District Council has had 493 planning appeal decisions recorded, with a 33.4% success rate (appeals allowed or part-allowed). Data spans from 2016 to 2026.
Total Appeals
493
Success Rate
31%
Allowed, of decided appeals
Appeals Allowed
127
of 416 decided
Appeals Dismissed
281
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Across 416 decided appeals, Wakefield Metropolitan District Council allows 31% — versus 30% nationally.
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| Appeal Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Prior Approval | 66 | 13.4% |
| Full Planning | 65 | 13.2% |
| Minor Commercial | 45 | 9.1% |
| Commercial | 8 | 1.6% |
| Outline Planning | 4 | 0.8% |
About this data
This page shows aggregate statistics for planning appeals handled by Wakefield Metropolitan District Council. Data is sourced from the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) and the Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA). Success rate is calculated as the proportion of decided appeals (excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending cases) that were allowed or part-allowed. Statistics are updated daily.
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