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Wakefield District Design Code Supplementary Planning Document

The Wakefield District Design Code has now been adopted. This provides guidance on improving the quality of the design of new developments across the district. It is a material planning consideration in planning decisions

These pages provide information about Wakefield’s Planning and Building Control services.

  • Building Control

    Find out about building regulations, get guidance for application forms and fees.
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  • Enforcement

    Find out about planning enforcement processes, how to report a breach of planning and what to do if a complaint is made against your premises.
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  • Heritage conservation, biodiversity net gain and tree preservation

    Details relating to ecology (including Biodiversity Net Gain), high hedges, Tree Preservation Orders, works to protected trees and details about Listed buildings and Conservation Areas.
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  • Planning applications and advice

    Find information and advice on planning applications, appeals and fees.
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  • Planning policy

    Details about adopted planning policies, guidance, neighbourhood planning, the Community Infrastructure Levy and monitoring processes.
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