Grade II* listed · Leeds

City Varieties

City Varieties is a Grade II* listed building in Leeds, first listed on 15 February 1960. It is one of 104 Grade II* entries among 2,367 listed buildings in Leeds; 4% of Leeds’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameCity Varieties
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1255972
Date first listed15 February 1960
Local planning authorityLeeds
Location53.79894, -1.54285 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1255972

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Leeds will require for your works on City Varieties, 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 City Varieties listed?
Yes. City Varieties is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1255972, first listed on 15 February 1960. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to City Varieties?
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.