Fences, walls and gates in Wakefield
600 applications since 2020. 413 approved and 78 refused. Refused: about 1 in 6 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- No higher than 1 m next to a road used by vehicles, and 2 m anywhere else
- Not within the grounds of a listed building
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 52 | 24 | 5 |
| 2025 | 87 | 61 | 8 |
| 2024 | 74 | 56 | 9 |
| 2023 | 90 | 57 | 17 |
| 2022 | 96 | 73 | 10 |
| 2021 | 121 | 83 | 21 |
| 2020 | 80 | 59 | 8 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Archismart Design Ltd | 7 | 7 |
| Architecture 1B | 6 | 6 |
| M Ward Architectural Dwg Services | 6 | 6 |
| SK Design (Yorkshire) Ltd | 5 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley | 568 | 86 | about 1 in 8 |
| Doncaster | 734 | 86 | about 1 in 10 |
| Kirklees | 275 | 61 | about 1 in 6 |
| Leeds | 1,526 | 407 | about 1 in 5 |