Grade II listed · Bristol, City of

56, York Road

56, York Road is a Grade II listed building in Bristol, City of, first listed on 30 December 1994. It is one of 1,880 Grade II entries among 2,145 listed buildings in Bristol, City of; 80% of Bristol, City of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	56, York Road
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1202726
Date first listed	30 December 1994
Local planning authority	Bristol, City of
Location	51.46706, -2.58608 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1202726

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bristol, City of will require for your works on 56, York Road, 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 56, York Road

Name	Grade	Distance
52 and 54, York Road	II	13 m
Number 62 and 64 and Front Area Railings	II	30 m
28,30 and 32, Upper Cheltenham Place	II	39 m
York House and Area Railings	II	46 m
40, York Road	II	47 m
Rosedale Cottage and Area Railings	II	56 m
York Cottage and Area Railings	II	63 m
36, York Road	II	75 m
Montpelier House	II	88 m
14-34, York Road	II	105 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 56, York Road listed?

Yes. 56, York Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1202726, first listed on 30 December 1994. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 56, York Road?

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