Grade I listed · Bradford

Bradford Town Hall

Bradford Town Hall is a Grade I listed building in Bradford, first listed on 14 June 1963. It is one of 23 Grade I entries among 2,282 listed buildings in Bradford; 8% of Bradford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bradford Town Hall
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1133675
Date first listed	14 June 1963
Local planning authority	Bradford
Location	53.79228, -1.75328 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1133675

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bradford will require for your works on Bradford Town Hall, 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 Bradford Town Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
9-15 Bridge Street, 30-36 Market Street, 25-29 Tyrrell Street, 1-9 Ivegate	II	129 m
St George'S Hall	II*	154 m
Prudential Assurance	II	159 m
12-20, Sunbridge Road Bd1	II	163 m
The Yorkshire Sports, Telegraph and Argus Building	II	172 m
24, Sunbridge Road Bd1	II	176 m
Thorpe Buildings	II	179 m
26 and 28, Sunbridge Road Bd1	II	181 m
34-44, Sunbridge Road Bd1	II	193 m
Midland Bank	II	194 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bradford Town Hall listed?

Yes. Bradford Town Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1133675, first listed on 14 June 1963. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bradford Town Hall?

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