Grade II listed · York

Joseph Terry House, Brearys Court

Joseph Terry House, Brearys Court is a Grade II listed building in York, first listed on 27 January 1995. It is one of 1,368 Grade II entries among 1,613 listed buildings in York; 84% of York’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Joseph Terry House, Brearys Court
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1256759
Date first listed	27 January 1995
Local planning authority	York
Location	53.96036, -1.08497 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1256759

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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 Joseph Terry House, Brearys Court

Name	Grade	Distance
13-23, Lendal	II	15 m
Yorkshire Insurance Company and Railings Attached to Front	II	25 m
Lendal House	II	25 m
18, Blake Street	II	27 m
5, St Helens Square	II	28 m
3, St Helens Square	II	28 m
General Post Office	II	34 m
Judges Lodging	I	37 m
Gates and Railings Approximately 20 Metres South West of Number 9 the Judges Lodging	II	43 m
Numbers 10, 12 and 14 and Carriage Gates Attached to Number 14	II*	47 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Joseph Terry House, Brearys Court listed?

Yes. Joseph Terry House, Brearys Court is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1256759, first listed on 27 January 1995. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Joseph Terry House, Brearys Court?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from York, 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 9 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.