The Red Lion Hotel Market Place Pontefract WF8 1AX

1. 11 Jul 2017

   Received by Wakefield

2. 30 Oct 2017

   Decision issued

3. 16 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Barclays Bank Plc Market Place Pontefract Wakefield

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• Barclays Bank 5 Market Place Pontefract WF8 1AD

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  Decommission of former Barclays Bank to include removal of signage, ATM, internal counters and furniture and associated making good works

  Granted Full applications 26 docs

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  11/01458/ADV Submitted 20 Jul 2011 50 yards away

  Part illuminated signage scheme

  Refused Advertising 9 docs

• Wilkinson 1-3 Salter Row Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 1BA

  14/00297/ADV Submitted 7 Feb 2014 50 yards away

  Illuminated signage scheme for 3 no. fascias, 1 no. projecting sign, 2 no. signs to car park side and vinyl graphics to windows (retrospective)

  Refused Advertising Windows or glazing 6 docs

• 5 Market Place Pontefract WF8 1AD

  26/00523/FUL Submitted 25 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Sub-division and partial change of use of ground floor and basement level into 3no commercial units and 1no self-contained apartment.

  Granted Full applications 13 docs

• 26/01907/LBC Awaiting decision

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  Refurbishment of the theatre, including partial demolition, and the addition of a new second floor extension to the West Wing to provide new back-of-house facilities, an accessible entrance, a new accessible lift and stairs, and a new accessible scene dock. Demolition of existing ancillary spaces at the north end of the site and the addition of an enlarged rooftop plant space. External alterations include the addition of smoke vents to the existing roof, new smoke vents to the northern elevation and window replacements. Partial demolition of internal walls and floors, a new bar area, increased WC provision, a new dressing room, and a new studio. Alterations to the auditorium flooring rake, new seating, rearrangement of services and technical equipment, plaster repairs and redecoration of existing interior.

  Received 20 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01841/LBC Awaiting decision

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  Change of use to existing building with associated internal and external alterations to form class C1 apart-hotel facility

  Received 13 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 21/02525/LBC Awaiting decision

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  Conversion and flexible use for aparthotel (Use Class C1) and / or residential (Class C3) with associated works, landscaping and car parking (12no. apartments)

  Received 12 Oct, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01744/LBC Awaiting decision

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  Internal alterations and reconfigurations and external alterations including signage and ventilation grilles

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  Fix art installation to Wood Street Elevation

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