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.
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Application details
- Reference
- 26/01907/LBC
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Postcode
- WF1 2TE
- Ward
- Wakefield North
- Application type
- Heritage
- Property type
- House
Key dates
- Submitted
- 20 Oct 2026
- Validated
- 20 Oct 2026
- Comments close
- 19 Nov 2026
- Target decision
- 15 Dec 2026
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Estimated project value
£32k–£96k
Typical UK cost for this job type, scaled for a large scheme, at UK average rates (2026). Estimated from the proposal description — planning applications do not state build cost. Source: FMB 2026 double glazing guide, 3-bed semi full replacement.
Recently sold nearby
Nothing on this postcode has changed hands in the last two years. The sales below are for pricing rather than a lead.
- 12 DRURY LANE, WAKEFIELD, WF1 2TEOther · Not a standard market sale · £980,00010 years ago29 Sept 2016
- 10 DRURY LANE, WAKEFIELD, WF1 2TEOther · Not a standard market sale · £980,00010 years ago29 Sept 2016
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