Grade II listed · North Yorkshire

Former Gas House

Former Gas House is a Grade II listed building in North Yorkshire, first listed on 6 November 1986. It is one of 11,405 Grade II entries among 12,230 listed buildings in North Yorkshire; 66% of North Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Gas House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1131549
Date first listed	6 November 1986
Local planning authority	North Yorkshire
Location	54.40264, -1.72753 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1131549

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Yorkshire will require for your works on Former Gas 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 Former Gas House

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Engine Shed	II	54 m
Station Cottages	II	64 m
St Martins Priory Ruins	I	90 m
Former Richmond Railway Station	II*	139 m
Pegasus House	II	154 m
Station House	II	191 m
Mercury Bridge	II	258 m
Station Bridge (That Part in Richmond Borough)	II	265 m
St Nicholas	II	294 m
The Former Grammar School Buildings at Richmond School	II	390 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Gas House listed?

Yes. Former Gas House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1131549, first listed on 6 November 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Gas House?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North Yorkshire, 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.