Grade II listed · Chesterfield

Western Building to Chesterfield College of Art and Technology

Western Building to Chesterfield College of Art and Technology is a Grade II listed building in Chesterfield, first listed on 26 September 1977. It is one of 227 Grade II entries among 245 listed buildings in Chesterfield; 50% of Chesterfield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Western Building to Chesterfield College of Art and Technology
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1203317
Date first listed	26 September 1977
Local planning authority	Chesterfield
Location	53.24073, -1.42684 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1203317

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Chesterfield will require for your works on Western Building to Chesterfield College of Art and Technology, 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 Western Building to Chesterfield College of Art and Technology

Name	Grade	Distance
Gatepiers Gates and Street Boundary Wall to Garden of Hurst House	II	58 m
Garden wall at Number 28 Gatepiers and corner pier	II	61 m
Ashton Lodge	II	86 m
Hurst House	II	92 m
Chesterfield Saint Helena School	II	111 m
Street Boundary Wall to Garden of Number 9 and Gatepiers	II	122 m
52, Sheffield Road	II	134 m
Church of the Holy Trinity	II	136 m
27, Newbold Road	II	155 m
21 and 23, Newbold Road	II	157 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Western Building to Chesterfield College of Art and Technology listed?

Yes. Western Building to Chesterfield College of Art and Technology is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1203317, first listed on 26 September 1977. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Western Building to Chesterfield College of Art and Technology?

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