Grade II listed · Wakefield

Horbury Gas Decontamination Centre

Horbury Gas Decontamination Centre is a Grade II listed building in Wakefield, first listed on 27 February 2019. It is one of 659 Grade II entries among 741 listed buildings in Wakefield; 99% of Wakefield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Horbury Gas Decontamination Centre
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1462139
Date first listed	27 February 2019
Local planning authority	Wakefield
Location	53.66112, -1.55933 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1462139

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Horbury Gas Decontamination Centre

Name	Grade	Distance
Lydgate Manor	II	193 m
Works to south of Number 33, Tithe Barn Street	II	197 m
33, Tithe Barn Street	II	202 m
Former Lock Up Approximately 5 Metres South East of Number 33	II	215 m
St Peters Convent, the Main Ranges Around the Courtyard	II	244 m
St Peters Convent Chapel	II	255 m
47,49,51, Tithe Barn Street	II	259 m
37,39, Queen Street	II	262 m
Two grave covers approximately 1 metre west of north wing of Church of St. Peter and St. Leonard	II	289 m
Church of St Peter and St Leonard	I	297 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Horbury Gas Decontamination Centre listed?

Yes. Horbury Gas Decontamination Centre is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1462139, first listed on 27 February 2019. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Horbury Gas Decontamination Centre?

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.