Planning policy

Details of the adopted Local Plan which sets out new policies and land allocations for guiding new development and protecting the environment.

View adopted Supplementary Planning Documents, approved master plans, and other guidance documents.

Details of a charge placed on some new developments to fund necessary infrastructure in Wakefield district and view annual Infrastructure Funding Statements.

Information on how to get involved in neighbourhood planning, neighbourhood plans in use and under preparation and other designated area.

Details of the adopted Statement of Community Involvement and how the Council will engage with people and organisations when preparing Local Plans and Supplementary Planning Documents.

View information and monitoring documents, including annual Authority Monitoring Reports, and evidence on matters such as housing need and supply, flood risk and green space need.

Information on the Brownfield Land Register.

View the latest planning policy news for the Wakefield district, including news on any consultations.

Details about previous consultations and the Examination of the Wakefield District Local Plan which was adopted on 24 January 2024.