71 Northgate Wakefield WF1 3BS

This site has had 6 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/01646/LBC Awaiting decision

  71 Northgate Wakefield WF1 3BS

  Change of use of former Coroner's Court (Use Class F1(g)) to studio/office space (Use Class E(g)(i), including internal and external alterations, minor repairs to brickwork, windows, cills and external doors, enlargement of a window to form new access, demolition of the single-storey toilet block, revised internal refurbishment and repair works, hard and soft landscaping, and replacement of steps with ramped access

  Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00051/NMC01 Decided

  71 Northgate Wakefield WF1 3BS

  Non-material amendment to approved planning application 26/00051/FUL, dated 21st May 2026 (Change of use of former Coroner's court [use class F1(g)] to studio/office space[use class E(g)(i)] with internal and external alterations to include minor repairs to brickwork, windows, cills and external doors; demolition of a single-storey toilet block; enlargement of window to form new access; hard & soft landscaping; replacement of steps with new ramped access; and internal refurbishment/repair works) to omit platform lift with associated opening, and reflect minor internal and external alterations

  Decided 19 Oct 2026
• 26/00051/FUL Granted

  71 Northgate Wakefield WF1 3BS

  Change of use of former Coroner's court [use class F1(g)] to studio/office space[use class E(g)(i)] with internal and external alterations to include minor repairs to brickwork, windows, cills and external doors; demolition of a single-storey toilet block; enlargement of window to form new access; hard & soft landscaping; replacement of steps with new ramped access; and internal refurbishment/repair works

  Decided 20 May 2026 Full applications
• 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)

  Decided 6 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 21/02524/FUL 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)

  Decided 1 Oct 2026 Full applications

1. 9 Jan 2026

   Received by Wakefield

2. 20 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 20 May 2026

   Decision issued: Application Approved

4. 19 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Wakefield granted permission on 20 May 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• 71 Northgate Wakefield WF1 3BS

  26/00051/FUL Submitted 9 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Change of use of former Coroner's court [use class F1(g)] to studio/office space[use class E(g)(i)] with internal and external alterations to include minor repairs to brickwork, windows, cills and external doors; demolition of a single-storey toilet block; enlargement of window to form new access; hard & soft landscaping; replacement of steps with new ramped access; and internal refurbishment/repair works

  Granted Full applications Demolition Windows or glazing 47 docs
  Small domestic

• 71 Northgate Wakefield WF1 3BS

  21/02525/LBC Submitted 12 Oct 2021 50 yards away

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

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings New dwelling 53 docs
  Major scheme

• 71 Northgate Wakefield WF1 3BS

  21/02524/FUL Submitted 12 Oct 2021 50 yards away

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

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling 61 docs
  Major scheme

• 71 Northgate Wakefield WF1 3BS

  26/01646/LBC Submitted 10 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~16 Nov

  Change of use of former Coroner's Court (Use Class F1(g)) to studio/office space (Use Class E(g)(i), including internal and external alterations, minor repairs to brickwork, windows, cills and external doors, enlargement of a window to form new access, demolition of the single-storey toilet block, revised internal refurbishment and repair works, hard and soft landscaping, and replacement of steps with ramped access

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Demolition Windows or glazing 27 docs
  Small domestic

• 71 Northgate Wakefield WF1 3BS

  26/00051/NMC01 Submitted 8 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  Non-material amendment to approved planning application 26/00051/FUL, dated 21st May 2026 (Change of use of former Coroner's court [use class F1(g)] to studio/office space[use class E(g)(i)] with internal and external alterations to include minor repairs to brickwork, windows, cills and external doors; demolition of a single-storey toilet block; enlargement of window to form new access; hard & soft landscaping; replacement of steps with new ramped access; and internal refurbishment/repair works) to omit platform lift with associated opening, and reflect minor internal and external alterations

  Decided Demolition Windows or glazing
  Small domestic

• The Jockey Inn 65 Northgate Wakefield WF1 3BP

  11/01118/FUL Submitted 2 Jun 2011 50 yards away

  Canopy over ground floor main entrance

  Granted Full applications 3 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