Grade II* listed · Wakefield

53 and 55, Northgate

53 and 55, Northgate is a Grade II* listed building in Wakefield, first listed on 12 February 1990. It is one of 56 Grade II* entries among 741 listed buildings in Wakefield; 95% of Wakefield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name53 and 55, Northgate
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1272883
Date first listed12 February 1990
Local planning authorityWakefield
Location53.68443, -1.49984 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1272883

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wakefield will require for your works on 53 and 55, Northgate, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 53 and 55, Northgate listed?
Yes. 53 and 55, Northgate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1272883, first listed on 12 February 1990. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 53 and 55, Northgate?
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.