Grade II* listed · Preston

Harris Institute

Harris Institute is a Grade II* listed building in Preston, first listed on 27 September 1979. It is one of 19 Grade II* entries among 480 listed buildings in Preston; 12% of Preston’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Harris Institute
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1207231
Date first listed	27 September 1979
Local planning authority	Preston
Location	53.75473, -2.69912 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1207231

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Preston will require for your works on Harris Institute, 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 Harris Institute

Name	Grade	Distance
11,12, Regent Street	II	24 m
35,36, Ribblesdale Place	II	29 m
13,14, Regent Street	II	35 m
34 and Attached Railings	II	35 m
2-8, Regent Street	II	39 m
30-33 and Attached Railings	II	43 m
15,16, Regent Street	II	52 m
Set of 4 Ornamental Lamps at North Entrance to Avenham Walk	II	54 m
1 and 2 and Attached Railings	II	57 m
3 and Attached Railings	II	58 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Harris Institute listed?

Yes. Harris Institute is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1207231, first listed on 27 September 1979. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Harris Institute?

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