Grade I listed · York

Bishopthorpe Palace and Chapel

Bishopthorpe Palace and Chapel is a Grade I listed building in York, first listed on 4 July 1952. It is one of 71 Grade I entries among 1,613 listed buildings in York; 0% of York’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bishopthorpe Palace and Chapel
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1132487
Date first listed	4 July 1952
Local planning authority	York
Location	53.92314, -1.09212 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1132487

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents York will require for your works on Bishopthorpe Palace and Chapel, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Bishopthorpe Palace and Chapel

Name	Grade	Distance
Sundial Approximately 10 Metres South-East of Bishopthorpe Palace	II	30 m
Wall and archway adjoining Bishopthorpe Palace to right	II	38 m
Gatehouse and Walls Adjoining to Bishopthorpe Palace	II*	98 m
Ruined Church of St Andrew	II	114 m
The Stables to Bishopthorpe Palace	II*	117 m
Stables, Wall and Gate-Piers to the Whitehouse	II	125 m
The Chantry	II	138 m
Brewsters Cottage and Brewhouse	II	146 m
The Whitehouse	II	147 m
The Cottage	II	164 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bishopthorpe Palace and Chapel listed?

Yes. Bishopthorpe Palace and Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1132487, first listed on 4 July 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bishopthorpe Palace and Chapel?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from York, 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 9 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.