Grade II listed · Wakefield

51-55 Westgate (Prudential Buildings, formerly the Black Bull/Great Bull coaching inn)

51-55 Westgate (Prudential Buildings, formerly the Black Bull/Great Bull coaching inn) is a Grade II listed building in Wakefield, first listed on 1 February 1979. It is one of 659 Grade II entries among 741 listed buildings in Wakefield; 37% of Wakefield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name51-55 Westgate (Prudential Buildings, formerly the Black Bull/Great Bull coaching inn)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1273227
Date first listed1 February 1979
Local planning authorityWakefield
Location53.68206, -1.50075 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1273227

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wakefield will require for your works on 51-55 Westgate (Prudential Buildings, formerly the Black Bull/Great Bull coaching inn), 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 51-55 Westgate (Prudential Buildings, formerly the Black Bull/Great Bull coaching inn)

NameGradeDistance
Former Wakefield and Barnsley Union Bank and Bank Chambers, 57 and 59 WestgateII26 m
61 and 63 Westgate (formerly the White Horse Hotel)II39 m
60 and 62, WestgateII47 m
66 WestgateII48 m
70 Westgate, including 2 and 4a CheapsideII49 m
65 Westgate (formerly Bank and Banker’s House)II50 m
National Westminster BankII52 m
72-74 WestgateII53 m
11 Market StreetII59 m
50 and 52 WestgateII62 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 51-55 Westgate (Prudential Buildings, formerly the Black Bull/Great Bull coaching inn) listed?
Yes. 51-55 Westgate (Prudential Buildings, formerly the Black Bull/Great Bull coaching inn) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1273227, first listed on 1 February 1979. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 51-55 Westgate (Prudential Buildings, formerly the Black Bull/Great Bull coaching inn)?
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.