Grade II listed · Leeds

Railway Viaduct Over River Aire and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Railway Viaduct Over River Aire and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal is a Grade II listed building in Leeds, first listed on 5 August 1976. It is one of 2,217 Grade II entries among 2,367 listed buildings in Leeds; 27% of Leeds’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Railway Viaduct Over River Aire and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1255720
Date first listed	5 August 1976
Local planning authority	Leeds
Location	53.79426, -1.55960 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1255720

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Leeds will require for your works on Railway Viaduct Over River Aire and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, 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 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 Railway Viaduct Over River Aire and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Name	Grade	Distance
Monk Bridge	II	100 m
St Anns Ing Lock	II	136 m
Former Railway Repair Shop Parallel to Leeds and Liverpool Canal	II	227 m
Truck Lifting Tower Aireside Centre	II	262 m
The Half Roundhouse	II	285 m
Wellington Bridge	II	305 m
The Round House (Leeds Commercial Van and Truck Rental Premises)	II*	321 m
Globe Iron Foundry Fitting Up Shop	II	419 m
Bridge Over Hol Beck	II	459 m
78 and basement railings, Wellington Street	II	461 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Railway Viaduct Over River Aire and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal listed?

Yes. Railway Viaduct Over River Aire and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1255720, first listed on 5 August 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Railway Viaduct Over River Aire and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal?

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