147 - 149 Westgate Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 9RY

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 26/00820/FUL Awaiting decision

  147 - 149 Westgate Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 9RY

  Change of use of hotel to HMO (retrospective)

  Submitted 13 May 2026 Full applications

1. 13 May 2026

   Received by Wakefield

2. 2 Nov 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 4 Nov 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 December 2026, 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.

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• 147 - 149 Westgate Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 9RY

  26/00820/FUL Submitted 13 May 2026 50 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~28 Dec

  Change of use of hotel to HMO (retrospective)

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• Black Swan Hotel 147-149 Westgate Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 9RY

  13/01751/FUL Submitted 13 Jun 2013 50 yards away

  Change of use from Hotel to HMO for student accommodation

  Granted Full applications 20 docs

• Unit 1 Albion Mills Retail Park Ings Road Wakefield WF2 9SA

  24/01826/CPL Submitted 20 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed use of floorspace as a Gym (Use Class E part (d))

  Granted Lawful development 3 docs

• Vincent House 136 Westgate Wakefield WF2 9SR

  25/01379/LBC Submitted 16 Jul 2025 100 yards away

  Change of use of offices and salon to form 8no. new dwellings (part retrospective); with external bin and bike stores

  Refused Heritage and listed buildings New dwelling 27 docs
  Several homes

• Vincent House 136 Westgate Wakefield WF2 9SR

  25/01378/FUL Submitted 16 Jul 2025 100 yards away

  Change of use of offices and salon to form 8no. new dwellings (part retrospective); with external bin and bike stores

  Refused Full applications New dwelling 32 docs
  Several homes

• Unit 2 Albion Mills Retail Park Ings Road Wakefield WF2 9SA

  24/01827/CPL Submitted 20 Oct 2024 100 yards away

  Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed use of floorspace as a Gym (Use Class E part (d))

  Granted Lawful development 2 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