Grade II listed · Sheffield

Royal Victoria Hotel, Retaining Wall and Approach Ramp

Royal Victoria Hotel, Retaining Wall and Approach Ramp is a Grade II listed building in Sheffield, first listed on 12 December 1995. It is one of 1,111 Grade II entries among 1,183 listed buildings in Sheffield; 62% of Sheffield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRoyal Victoria Hotel, Retaining Wall and Approach Ramp
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1247498
Date first listed12 December 1995
Local planning authoritySheffield
Location53.38706, -1.45986 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1247498

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sheffield will require for your works on Royal Victoria Hotel, Retaining Wall and Approach Ramp, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Victoria Hotel, Retaining Wall and Approach Ramp listed?
Yes. Royal Victoria Hotel, Retaining Wall and Approach Ramp is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1247498, first listed on 12 December 1995. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Royal Victoria Hotel, Retaining Wall and Approach Ramp?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Sheffield, 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.