Grade II* listed · Kirklees

Dewsbury Town Hall, including former Magistrates’ Court

Dewsbury Town Hall, including former Magistrates’ Court is a Grade II* listed building in Kirklees, first listed on 18 November 1977. It is one of 73 Grade II* entries among 2,978 listed buildings in Kirklees; 9% of Kirklees’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Dewsbury Town Hall, including former Magistrates’ Court
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1134707
Date first listed	18 November 1977
Local planning authority	Kirklees
Location	53.69144, -1.62667 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1134707

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Kirklees will require for your works on Dewsbury Town Hall, including former Magistrates’ Court, 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 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 Dewsbury Town Hall, including former Magistrates’ Court

Name	Grade	Distance
Telephone Kiosk Outside Entrance to Town Hall	II	27 m
Barclay'S Bank	II	70 m
Dewsbury Baptist Church, at Junction with Manor Street	II	105 m
Pair of Telephone Kiosks on Central Reservation	II	126 m
29, Market Place	II	126 m
United Reformed Church	II	127 m
27, Market Place	II	129 m
30 and 32, Market Place	II	138 m
15, 17, 19 and 21, Market Place	II	141 m
The Arcade, Dewsbury	II	151 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Dewsbury Town Hall, including former Magistrates’ Court listed?

Yes. Dewsbury Town Hall, including former Magistrates’ Court is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1134707, first listed on 18 November 1977. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Dewsbury Town Hall, including former Magistrates’ Court?

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