Grade II* listed · North Yorkshire

County Hall

County Hall is a Grade II* listed building in North Yorkshire, first listed on 5 June 1987. It is one of 550 Grade II* entries among 12,230 listed buildings in North Yorkshire; 73% of North Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameCounty Hall
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1150967
Date first listed5 June 1987
Local planning authorityNorth Yorkshire
Location54.33300, -1.43895 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1150967

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Yorkshire will require for your works on County Hall, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is County Hall listed?
Yes. County Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1150967, first listed on 5 June 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to County Hall?
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.