Grade II listed · Wakefield

Unity House

Unity House is a Grade II listed building in Wakefield, first listed on 16 August 1990. It is one of 659 Grade II entries among 741 listed buildings in Wakefield; 95% of Wakefield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Unity House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1272860
Date first listed	16 August 1990
Local planning authority	Wakefield
Location	53.68179, -1.50229 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1272860

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wakefield will require for your works on Unity House, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Unity House

Name	Grade	Distance
67 and 69 Westgate (formerly Bank House)	II	44 m
Theatre Royal	II*	44 m
65 Westgate (formerly Bank and Banker’s House)	II	57 m
61 and 63 Westgate (formerly the White Horse Hotel)	II	68 m
101 and 103 Westgate, Flat 5 to rear of 97 Westgate	II	75 m
Former Wakefield and Barnsley Union Bank and Bank Chambers, 57 and 59 Westgate	II	82 m
105 Westgate and flats 6-8 to rear of 97 Westgate	II	83 m
72-74 Westgate	II	87 m
York House	II*	95 m
The Elephant and Castle Public House	II	97 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Unity House listed?

Yes. Unity House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1272860, first listed on 16 August 1990. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Unity House?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Wakefield, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.