Wakefield Cathedral Cathedral Centre 8-10 Westmorland Street Wakefield WF1 1PJ

1. 22 Dec 2020

   Received by Wakefield

2. 12 Feb 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Jul 2021

   Decision issued: Application Approved

4. 16 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Olde England Fisheries 11 Westmorland Street Wakefield WF1 1PN

  11/01240/FUL Submitted 21 Jun 2011 50 yards away

  Change of use from public highway to seating area for use in conjunction with restaurant/ cafe located at 11 Westmorland Street (A3)

  Granted Full applications 4 docs

• Pavement O/S 32 Westmorland Street Wakefield WF1 1PJ

  26/01190/ADV Submitted 6 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  The advertisement is integrated into the Communication Hub unit and comprises an LCD portrait screen that will be used to show static illuminated content that is remotely changed via a secure ISDN line to the communication device.

  Decided Advertising

• Pavement O/S 32 Westmorland Street Wakefield WF1 1PJ

  26/01189/FUL Submitted 6 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  The installation of a multifunctional communication Hub including defibrillator and advertisement display.

  Decided Full applications 15 docs

• 6 - 10 Northgate Wakefield WF1 1HD

  26/00885/LBC Submitted 22 May 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~28 Jul

  Gutter replacement and external brickwork cleaning to facade

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 5 docs

• 2 - 4 Northgate Wakefield WF1 1HD

  26/01619/TCA Submitted 7 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  Minor Pruning of Plane Tree adjacent to CCTV Camera 7

  Decided Trees

• Pavement O/S 17 Northgate Wakefield WF1 1HD

  26/01191/FUL Submitted 6 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~8 Sep

  Installation of a multifunctional communication Hub including defibrillator and advertisement display

  Awaiting decision Full applications 13 docs

• 26/01907/LBC Awaiting decision

  Theatre Royal And Opera House Drury Lane Wakefield WF1 2TE

  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

  13 Cheapside Wakefield WF1 2SD

  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

  71 Northgate Wakefield WF1 3BS

  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

  Navigation Warehouse Navigation Walk Wakefield WF1 5RH

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

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01719/LBC Awaiting decision

  The Old Court House Wood Street Wakefield WF1 2EL

  Fix art installation to Wood Street Elevation

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings