What planning history does 55 Westgate, WF1 1BW have?

The most recent planning decision at 55 Westgate, WF1 1BW was a refusal for an application (ref. 24/01053/LBC) in August 2024. Earlier filings include 11 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is 55 Westgate, WF1 1BW located?

55 Westgate, WF1 1BW sits in Wakefield. It falls within the WF1 postcode district.

Is 55 Westgate, WF1 1BW in a safe area?

Police records around 55 Westgate, WF1 1BW show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 55 Westgate, WF1 1BW?

The closest primary school to 55 Westgate, WF1 1BW is Wakefield Lawefield Primary School (705m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is CAPA College (105m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 55 Westgate, WF1 1BW?

The closest bus stop to 55 Westgate, WF1 1BW is Westgate B, 12m away. The nearest rail option is Wakefield Westgate Rail Station, 363m away.

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55 Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1BW

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Overview

About 55 Westgate

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55 Westgate is a property in Wakefield (WF1 1BW).

20 planning records sit against the property, 11 approved, 5 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Energy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 55 Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 55 Westgate was refused — worth checking the council file.

Mar 2025
Full
Outcome in report
Conversion of first floor to licensed bar, external covered seating and Pergola structure and cladding to external wall (retrospective)
Retrospective
Documents
30 docs on file
Reference
25/00517/FUL
Full record in report
Mar 2025
Heritage
Outcome in report
Conversion of first floor to licensed bar, external covered seating and Pergola structure and cladding to external wall (retrospective)
Retrospective
Documents
31 docs on file
Reference
25/00446/LBC
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Area

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Full Wakefield report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Westgate B — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

CAPA College. 24 schools nearby.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF1 1BW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF1 1BW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.7dB

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55 dB

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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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