Front extensions and porches in Wakefield
1,425 applications since 2020. 1,274 approved and 64 refused. Refused: about 1 in 21 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 November 2026.
Planning permission
An extension beyond the front of the house facing a road is never permitted development. Only a small porch is.
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this. The full rules.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 114 | 88 | 3 |
| 2025 | 168 | 150 | 8 |
| 2024 | 168 | 153 | 8 |
| 2023 | 195 | 176 | 11 |
| 2022 | 244 | 218 | 14 |
| 2021 | 313 | 290 | 14 |
| 2020 | 223 | 199 | 6 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| M Ward Architectural Dwg Services | 23 | 25 |
| SK Design (Yorkshire) Ltd | 23 | 23 |
| Archismart Design Ltd | 19 | 19 |
| Neil Bowen Architects Ltd | 15 | 16 |
| Orange Design Studio | 11 | 12 |
| Enhanced Building Plans | 9 | 11 |
| Architecture 1B | 8 | 8 |
| Owens Design | 7 | 7 |
| Paddocks Architecture | 7 | 7 |
| Fox Architecture and Design | 6 | 6 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley | 2,119 | 175 | about 1 in 13 |
| Doncaster | 1,531 | 79 | about 1 in 20 |
| Kirklees | 1,146 | 184 | about 1 in 7 |
| Leeds | 5,292 | 1,138 | about 1 in 6 |