55 Westgate Wakefield WF1 1BW

This site has had 2 applications since 2025.

• 25/00517/FUL Awaiting decision

  55 Westgate Wakefield WF1 1BW

  Conversion of first floor to licensed bar, external covered seating and Pergola structure and cladding to external wall (retrospective)

  Submitted 3 Mar 2025 Full applications

1. 3 Mar 2025

   Received by Wakefield

2. 28 May 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 July 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Wakefield took a median of 78 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Wakefield for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Wakefield decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 130 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 55 Westgate Wakefield WF1 1BW

  25/00517/FUL Submitted 3 Mar 2025 50 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~23 Jul

  Conversion of first floor to licensed bar, external covered seating and Pergola structure and cladding to external wall (retrospective)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 24 docs

• Mumbai Curry 67 Westgate Wakefield WF1 1BW

  12/01639/LBC Submitted 25 Jul 2012 50 yards away

  Change of use from restaurant and drinking establishment (A3/A4) to nightclub (sui Generis)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs

• 56 - 60 Westgate Wakefield WF1 1XH

  25/01681/SUB01 Submitted 20 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Discharge of Condition 3 (Access) from approved application 25/01681/FUL

  Decided 4 docs

• Pavement O/S 56 Westgate Wakefield WF1 1XH

  26/01193/FUL Submitted 6 Jul 2026 50 yards away

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

  Decided Full applications

• Pavement O/S 56 Westgate Wakefield WF1 1XH

  26/01194/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 12 docs

• 56 - 60 Westgate Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 1XH

  24/01598/LBC Submitted 13 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Alter front facade to replace 2no. ATMs and surrounds with 2no.new model ATM's and new surround

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 8 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