Grade II* listed · Kirklees

Arts Centre Including Dwarf Wall Enclosing Queens Square

Arts Centre Including Dwarf Wall Enclosing Queens Square is a Grade II* listed building in Kirklees, first listed on 11 June 1975. It is one of 73 Grade II* entries among 2,978 listed buildings in Kirklees; 6% of Kirklees’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameArts Centre Including Dwarf Wall Enclosing Queens Square
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1231218
Date first listed11 June 1975
Local planning authorityKirklees
Location53.64516, -1.77990 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1231218

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Kirklees will require for your works on Arts Centre Including Dwarf Wall Enclosing Queens Square, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Arts Centre Including Dwarf Wall Enclosing Queens Square listed?
Yes. Arts Centre Including Dwarf Wall Enclosing Queens Square is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1231218, first listed on 11 June 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Arts Centre Including Dwarf Wall Enclosing Queens Square?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Kirklees, 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.