Grade II listed · York

The Bay Horse

The Bay Horse is a Grade II listed building in York, first listed on 14 March 1997. 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	The Bay Horse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1257385
Date first listed	14 March 1997
Local planning authority	York
Location	53.96181, -1.09063 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1257385

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents York will require for your works on The Bay Horse, 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 The Bay Horse

Name	Grade	Distance
St Marys Cottage	II	43 m
The Garth	II	50 m
Almery Garth and Little Garth	II	54 m
Railings and Gates Forming South West Boundary of Museum Gardens	II	77 m
St Marys Lodge and Attached Railings, Gates and Gate Piers	I	80 m
St Olaves House	II	102 m
St Marys Abbey Remains Hospitium and Watergate	II*	104 m
Wall, Railings and Lamp Standards Approximately 3 Metres North of St Olaves Church	II	111 m
Church of St Olave	I	116 m
Gazebo Approximately 20 Metres South East of Number 6 (Number 6 Not Included)	II	117 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bay Horse listed?

Yes. The Bay Horse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1257385, first listed on 14 March 1997. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Bay Horse?

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.