Theatre Royal And Opera House Drury Lane Wakefield WF1 2TE
Proposal
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 October 2026
- Target decision date
- 15 December 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated (officer decision)
- Ward
- Wakefield North
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- ReceivedReceived20 Oct
- ValidatedValidated20 Oct
- Consult.Consultation12 Nov
- TargetTarget Date15 Dec
- DecidedDecided
This is a full planning application for demolition at Theatre Royal And Opera House Drury Lane Wakefield WF1 2TE. Wakefield has handled 3,746 applications of this type and approves 90% of them, typically deciding them in 57 days. It was submitted on 20 October 2026 and is still awaiting a decision. The site is in a conservation area. There has been 1 other application at this address. In the past year there have been 38 applications across Wakefield North. We hold 434 applications in total for the WF1 postcode area.
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Associated applications
- 202620 Oct
Refurbishment of the theatre, including partial demolition, and the addition of a new second floor extension…
This applicationFull26/01906/FUL - 202620 Oct
Refurbishment of the theatre, including partial demolition, and the addition of a new second floor extension…
PendingListed building consentFiled alongside26/01907/LBC
Planning history at this site
8 other applications at this property, newest first.
- 202615 Oct
Single storey rear extension 6m deep x 3m high (2.1m high to eaves) including demolition of existing rear…
PendingPrior Approval26/04398/PRH - 202617 Aug
Single-storey rear extension 6m deep x 3m high (2.1m high to eaves) and single-storey infill extension 3.63m…
RefusedApplication26/03461/PRH - 202617 Jul
Change of use from Use Class C3 (dwelling house) to Use Class C4 (HMO-house in multiple occupation) with…
PendingApplication26/03041/FUL - 202616 Jun
Single-storey rear extension 6m deep x 3m high (2.1m high to eaves) including demolition of existing rear…
RefusedClass A HH - Prior Approval26/02544/PRH - 20261 Jun
Single-storey rear extension 6m deep x 3m high (3m high to eaves) and single-storey infill extension 3.63m…
RefusedClass A HH - Prior Approval26/02254/PRH - 202618 May
Change of use from Use Class C3 (dwelling house) to Use Class C4 (HMO-house in multiple occupation) with…
RefusedFull planning permission26/01906/FUL - 20265 May
Single-storey rear extension 6m deep x 3m high (3m high to eaves) and single-storey infill extension 3.63m…
RefusedClass A HH - Prior Approval26/01821/PRH - 20261 May
Rear dormer, dormer to outrigger and front roof lights.
ApprovedCert of Lawful Use/Operation - Proposed26/01778/CEA
Planning constraints
Designations that overlap or adjoin the site outline.
- Flood zone 1: Low probability (rivers and sea)
Not published by this council, so not checked: conservation areas and Article 4 directions. Ask the council if these matter.
Possibly incomplete for this council: tree preservation orders.
Also checked, none recorded (21)
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