24 Market Place Pontefract WF8 1AT

1. 8 Oct 2025

   Received by Wakefield

2. 22 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Application Approved

3. 6 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 29A Market Place Pontefract WF8 1AG

  11/01556/FUL Submitted 2 Aug 2011 50 yards away

  Change of use to hair and beauty salon and academy (sui generis)

  Granted Full applications 4 docs

• 11 - 11B Market Place Pontefract WF8 1AG

  26/01694/LBC Submitted 17 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~18 Nov

  Installation of combined defibrillator and bleed kit cabinet to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

• Argos Distributors Ltd 15 Salter Row Pontefract WF8 1BA

  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

• 25 Market Place Pontefract WF8 1AG

  22/02589/LBC Submitted 22 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Refurbishment and Internal Alterations to existing Pharmacy to create new Healthcare Facility

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 6 docs

• The Red Lion Hotel Market Place Pontefract WF8 1AX

  17/01807/LBC Submitted 11 Jul 2017 100 yards away

  'New signage'

  Decided Heritage and listed buildings 12 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