Grade II listed · Kingston upon Hull, City of

Central Public Library

Central Public Library is a Grade II listed building in Kingston upon Hull, City of, first listed on 21 January 1994. It is one of 456 Grade II entries among 479 listed buildings in Kingston upon Hull, City of; 43% of Kingston upon Hull, City of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Central Public Library
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1207486
Date first listed	21 January 1994
Local planning authority	Kingston upon Hull, City of
Location	53.74673, -0.34304 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1207486

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Kingston upon Hull, City of will require for your works on Central Public Library, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 Central Public Library

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Albion House	II	24 m
6, Baker Street	II	54 m
8-13, Baker Street	II	71 m
2, Percy Street	II	85 m
17 Albion Street and Attached Railings	II	86 m
3, Percy Street	II	87 m
Former Friends' Meeting House	II	89 m
Number 18 and Attached Railings	II	92 m
19, Storey Street	II	94 m
Number 19 and Attached Railings	II	100 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Central Public Library listed?

Yes. Central Public Library is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1207486, first listed on 21 January 1994. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Central Public Library?

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