Grade II* listed · Nottingham

Nottingham Playhouse

Nottingham Playhouse is a Grade II* listed building in Nottingham, first listed on 14 July 1994. It is one of 38 Grade II* entries among 804 listed buildings in Nottingham; 42% of Nottingham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Nottingham Playhouse
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1255252
Date first listed	14 July 1994
Local planning authority	Nottingham
Location	52.95385, -1.15605 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1255252

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Nottingham Playhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Albert Hall	II	54 m
Colston House	II	81 m
Railing and gates enclosing central garden	II	92 m
14 to 24, Regent Street	II	93 m
Number 26 and Attached Railings	II	97 m
Presbytery to Cathedral Church of St Barnabas	II	98 m
Numbers 28 and 28a and Attached Railings	II	99 m
2 to 12, Regent Street	II	100 m
Cathedral Church of St Barnabas and Attached Boundary Wall	II*	116 m
Numbers 7 to 15 and Attached Gate Piers and Railings	II	124 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Nottingham Playhouse listed?

Yes. Nottingham Playhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1255252, first listed on 14 July 1994. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Nottingham Playhouse?

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