Grade II listed · Leeds

Thoresby Building with Attached Railings and Gates

Thoresby Building with Attached Railings and Gates is a Grade II listed building in Leeds, first listed on 10 September 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
FieldValue
NameThoresby Building with Attached Railings and Gates
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1256255
Date first listed10 September 1993
Local planning authorityLeeds
Location53.80121, -1.54663 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1256255

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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 Thoresby Building with Attached Railings and Gates

NameGradeDistance
Leonardo BuildingII34 m
Leeds City MuseumII*45 m
Leeds College of Art and DesignII45 m
Cathedral CourtII53 m
Roman Catholic Cathedral of St AnneII*65 m
Electric Press BuildingII66 m
Block to East of Thoresby Building with Attached RailingsII73 m
Leeds College of Art and Design and Attached RailingsII77 m
No. 43 Woodhouse LaneII81 m
23-27, COOKRIDGE STREET (See details for further address information)II82 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Thoresby Building with Attached Railings and Gates listed?
Yes. Thoresby Building with Attached Railings and Gates is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1256255, first listed on 10 September 1993. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Thoresby Building with Attached Railings and Gates?
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.