Issue details

Adoption of the Wakefield District Design Code Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)

To seek Cabinet adoption of the Wakefield District Design Code as a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). The Wakefield District Design Code sets out design requirements and guidance relating to proposed developments across the Wakefield district. Upon adoption, it would become a material planning consideration in the determination of planning applications.

 

ID No: 2044/0226

 

Decision type: Key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/12/2025

Overview and Scrutiny: Regeneration and Communities - Chair, Cllr D Hunter;

Decision due: June 2026 by Cabinet

Contact: Steve Wright, Service Manager Planning Policy and Environment Email: stwright@wakefield.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Public consultation on the draft District Design Code took place between 20 November 2025 and 14 January 2026.

Date First Included in Plan: February 2026

Reason for Removal: Approved at Cabinet on 16 June 2026.

Decisions

Agenda items

Documents

  • Draft District Design Code, Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Screening Determination, Consultation Statement and Viability Analysis