Lion Buildings
Lion Buildings is a Grade II* listed building in Kirklees, first listed on 29 September 1978. It is one of 73 Grade II* entries among 2,978 listed buildings in Kirklees; 11% of Kirklees’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Lion Buildings |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1134167 |
| Date first listed | 29 September 1978 |
| Local planning authority | Kirklees |
| Location | 53.64828, -1.78253 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1134167 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Kirklees will require for your works on Lion Buildings, 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 Lion Buildings
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 32 and 34 Wood Street | II | 28 m |
| Revenue Chambers | II | 33 m |
| 13-18 Byram Street | II | 39 m |
| 1 and 3, Northumberland Street | II | 47 m |
| 8 Northumberland Street | II | 47 m |
| Kirklees District Department of Social Services | II | 53 m |
| 22-34, John William Street | II | 55 m |
| Britannia Buildings | II* | 56 m |
| 64 and 66, John William Street | II | 57 m |
| Princess Cinema | II | 66 m |