Grade II listed · Barnsley

The Old Courthouse

The Old Courthouse is a Grade II listed building in Barnsley, first listed on 27 February 1975. It is one of 619 Grade II entries among 674 listed buildings in Barnsley; 24% of Barnsley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Old Courthouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1151121
Date first listed	27 February 1975
Local planning authority	Barnsley
Location	53.55456, -1.48069 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1151121

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Barnsley will require for your works on The Old Courthouse, 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 of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 The Old Courthouse

Name	Grade	Distance
8 AND 10, REGENT STREET (See details for further address information)	II	27 m
14 and 16, Regent Street	II	34 m
9, Regent Street	II	37 m
13 and 15, Regent Street	II	41 m
5 and 7, Regent Street	II	45 m
The Old Post Office (Between Numbers 3 and 5)	II	56 m
17 21 and 23, Regent Street	II	59 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk outside numbers 19-21 (Barnsley Building Society)	II	78 m
23, Church Street	II	78 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside Number 13 (Royal Bank of Scotland)	II	80 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Courthouse listed?

Yes. The Old Courthouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1151121, first listed on 27 February 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Old Courthouse?

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