159 Westgate
159 Westgate is a Grade II listed building in Wakefield, first listed on 6 December 1973. It is one of 659 Grade II entries among 741 listed buildings in Wakefield; 30% of Wakefield’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | 159 Westgate |
| Grade | Grade II — special interest |
| List entry number | 1259117 |
| Date first listed | 6 December 1973 |
| Local planning authority | Wakefield |
| Location | 53.68042, -1.50717 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1259117 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Wakefield will require for your works on 159 Westgate, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
What the grade means for works
Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.
The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.
Listed buildings near 159 Westgate
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 153, Westgate | II | 16 m |
| 147 and 149, Westgate | II | 37 m |
| Telephone Kiosk at East End of Employment Exchange | II | 40 m |
| 166, Westgate | II | 43 m |
| No. 164 Westgate | II | 44 m |
| 162, Westgate | II | 46 m |
| 143 and 145, Westgate | II | 48 m |
| Austin House | II* | 52 m |
| 138-148 Westgate | II* | 92 m |
| 136, Westgate | II* | 108 m |