Theatre Royal And Opera House Drury Lane Wakefield WF1 2TE

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 26/01906/FUL 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.

  Submitted 20 Oct 2026 Full applications

1. 20 Oct 2026

   Received by Wakefield

2. 22 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 15 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 79 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• Theatre Royal And Opera House Drury Lane Wakefield WF1 2TE

  26/01906/FUL Submitted 20 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~15 Dec

  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.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition +1

• 13 Cheapside Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 2SD

  25/01727/LBC Submitted 10 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Conversion of office building to residential apartments with office use retained to basement

  Refused Heritage and listed buildings New dwelling 12 docs

• 13 Cheapside Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 2SD

  25/01726/FUL Submitted 10 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Conversion of office building to residential apartments with office use retained to basement

  Refused Full applications New dwelling 14 docs

• 13 Cheapside Wakefield WF1 2SD

  26/01839/FUL Submitted 13 Oct 2026 100 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~16 Dec

  Change of use to existing building with associated internal and external alterations to form class C1 apart-hotel facility

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 13 Cheapside Wakefield WF1 2SD

  26/01841/LBC Submitted 13 Oct 2026 100 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~17 Dec

  Change of use to existing building with associated internal and external alterations to form class C1 apart-hotel facility

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

• 2 Carter Street Wakefield Wakefield WF1 1XJ

  12/02484/FUL Submitted 15 Dec 2012 100 yards away

  Replacement window

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 5 docs

• 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
• 26/01466/LBC Decided

  Heath Hall Heath Wakefield WF1 5SL

  INSTALLATION OF SMOKE DETECTORS (RETROSPECTIVE)

  Received 14 Aug, published by the council 17 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings