Heritage conservation, biodiversity net gain and tree preservation
Information about listed buildings, conservation areas, historic landscapes, parks and gardens. Also, information relating to protected trees, high hedges and ecological considerations in the planning process.

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Conservation areas
Details of conservation areas in the Wakefield District including conservation area appraisals and associated Article 4 Directions. -
Listed buildings and the local list
Details on listed buildings, scheduled monuments and the Local List in the Wakefield district and how to apply for listed building consent. -
Historic landscapes, parks, and gardens
Access historic landscape characterisation data for the Wakefield District and find out more about our historic parks and gardens. -
Protected trees
Details of Tree Preservation Orders, how to apply to carry out works to protected trees and report unauthorised tree works. -
High hedges
Details about high hedges and how to complain about a high hedge. -
Ecology and Biodiversity Net Gain in Planning
Learn more about ecological considerations and the requirements for achieving biodiversity net gain in developments. -
Latest Planning Policy and Environment News
View the latest Planning Policy and Environment news for the Wakefield district, including consultation news. -
Planning Policy and Environment consultations
View the latest Planning Policy and Environment news for the Wakefield district, including consultation news.