Event Centre Union Street Wakefield WF1 3AD

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 26/01605/FUL Awaiting decision

  Event Centre Union Street Wakefield WF1 3AD

  Installation of two permanent shipping containers within the existing Wakefield Exchange outdoor event space to provide ancillary accommodation associated with operation of the venue.

  Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Full applications

1. 16 Oct 2026

   Received by Wakefield

2. 22 Oct 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 17 December 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• Event Centre Union Street Wakefield WF1 3AD

  26/01605/FUL Submitted 4 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~30 Nov

  Installation of two permanent shipping containers within the existing Wakefield Exchange outdoor event space to provide ancillary accommodation associated with operation of the venue.

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• Grosvenor House Union Street Wakefield WF1 3AE

  24/01650/FUL Submitted 20 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Retrospective application for the installation of a rooftop terrace

  Granted Full applications 4 docs

• Podocare Podiatry 29 Brook Street Wakefield WF1 1QW

  24/01353/FUL Submitted 8 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Replacement shop front inclusive of alterations to openings

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 6 docs

• Event Centre Union Street Wakefield

  24/01653/FUL Submitted 20 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Change of use to B2 for the area specified in the uploaded plans and installation of a micro brewery (10bbl brew house) including cool room

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• 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

• Units G3 And G4 Teall Way Wakefield Wakefield WF1 1QS

  11/01263/FUL Submitted 24 Jun 2011 100 yards away

  3 no. air conditioning condensor units (Retrospective)

  Granted Full applications 4 docs

• 26/01505/FUL Decided

  75 Jenkin Road Horbury Wakefield WF4 6DP

  Single storey glazed rear extension

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01320/FUL Decided

  Taylor Wimpey Site Newland Grange Neil Fox Way Wakefield WF1 4GQ

  New permanent public artwork and associated works

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01917/FUL Awaiting decision

  179 Bradford Road Wakefield WF1 2AS

  single storey rear & side extension.

  22 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/01484/FUL Decided

  117 Mountbatten Crescent Outwood Wakefield WF1 3EQ

  Proposed two apartments

  Received 18 Aug, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01559/FUL Decided

  Waterton Park Golf Club The Balk Walton Wakefield WF2 6QL

  Siting of a temporary WC and shower/welfare unit (replacing two existing WC units) with associated non-mains foul drainage holding tank, for a temporary period of five years

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Full applications