Old Town Hall
Old Town Hall is a Grade II* listed building in Wakefield, first listed on 29 July 1950. It is one of 56 Grade II* entries among 741 listed buildings in Wakefield; 0% of Wakefield’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Old Town Hall |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1299877 |
| Date first listed | 29 July 1950 |
| Local planning authority | Wakefield |
| Location | 53.69206, -1.30983 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1299877 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Wakefield will require for your works on Old Town Hall, 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.
Listed buildings near Old Town Hall
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2 and 4, Gillygate | II | 10 m |
| Town Hall | II | 20 m |
| 1, Market Place | II | 24 m |
| 4 and 6, Market Place | II | 29 m |
| 3, Market Place | II | 33 m |
| 3 and 5, Bridge Street | II | 37 m |
| 15, Wool Market | II | 37 m |
| The Horse Vaults Public House | II | 38 m |
| 8, Market Place | II | 39 m |
| Barclays Bank and attached railings | II* | 41 m |