Grade II listed · Leeds

Leeds College of Art and Design and Attached Railings

Leeds College of Art and Design and Attached Railings is a Grade II listed building in Leeds, first listed on 23 March 1993. It is one of 2,217 Grade II entries among 2,367 listed buildings in Leeds; 78% of Leeds’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Leeds College of Art and Design and Attached Railings
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1255792
Date first listed	23 March 1993
Local planning authority	Leeds
Location	53.80189, -1.54641 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1255792

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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 Leeds College of Art and Design and Attached Railings

Name	Grade	Distance
Leeds College of Art and Design	II	39 m
Leeds City Museum	II*	42 m
No. 43 Woodhouse Lane	II	46 m
The Town and Country Club (The O2 Academy)	II	72 m
Brodricks Buildings	II	76 m
Thoresby Building with Attached Railings and Gates	II	77 m
Block to East of Thoresby Building with Attached Railings	II	92 m
Leonardo Building	II	107 m
Electric Press Building	II	120 m
Cathedral Court	II	121 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Leeds College of Art and Design and Attached Railings listed?

Yes. Leeds College of Art and Design and Attached Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1255792, first listed on 23 March 1993. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Leeds College of Art and Design and Attached Railings?

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.