2025 Conservation Area Review - Public Consultation
The council undertakes an annual review of the district’s conservation areas. This year, we have produced conservation area appraisals and management plans for Horbury and Ossett.
An appraisal helps residents, business owners, developers, and the public understand the significance of the area. It will ensure its special interest and character is preserved and enhanced for future generations, and will:
- assist in defining what is of 'special' architectural or historic importance
- give recommendations on features and characteristics that should be protected
- identify possible areas for future enhancement within the designated area
- provide guidance on the form, style and location of future change and development within the designated area
We have also identified two new conservation areas, one in Castleford town centre and one in the village of Felkirk. An appraisal for the proposed Castleford Conservation Area will follow in 2026.
We want to hear what you think about the documents. Please help us ensure they can be as useable as possible for the widest range of people.
Conservation Areas under review
New Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Plans
Horbury
Ossett
Felkirk and Hodroyd
Castleford
How to comment
A six-week public consultation begins on 16 October 2025 to 27 November 2025 to seek the views of residents, owners and other interested stakeholders.
Please read the draft appraisal document which is relevant to your area (linked above) and give us your views using our online survey.
Public meetings will be held for each of the conservation areas on the following dates:
- Horbury - TBC
- Ossett - TBC
- Felkirk - The Old Schoolroom, Felkirk, S72 9DH. Saturday 1 November, 12pm
- Castleford - TBC
The survey is our preferred method of consultation, however representations can also be made by email to wdlp@wakefield.gov.uk or by post to:
Conservation Team
Planning and Transportation
Regeneration, Environment and Economic Growth
Wakefield Council
Wakefield One
PO Box 700
Burton Street
Wakefield
WF1 2EB