Grade II listed · York

University College of Ripon and York St John College Building

University College of Ripon and York St John College Building is a Grade II listed building in York, first listed on 1 July 1968. It is one of 1,368 Grade II entries among 1,613 listed buildings in York; 27% of York’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameUniversity College of Ripon and York St John College Building
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1257468
Date first listed1 July 1968
Local planning authorityYork
Location53.96504, -1.08062 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1257468

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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 University College of Ripon and York St John College Building

NameGradeDistance
University College of Ripon and York St John School BuildingII72 m
University College of Ripon and York St John Drama StudioII84 m
New Chapel at St John'S CollegeII99 m
42, Lord Mayors WalkII133 m
56 and 58, Lord Mayors WalkII137 m
36, 38 and 40, Lord Mayors WalkII145 m
34, Lord Mayors WalkII153 m
Bootham Bar City Wall from Bootham Bar to Layerthorpe Monk Bar Robin Hoods TowerI156 m
84 and 86, GillygateII157 m
32, Lord Mayors WalkII158 m

Frequently asked questions

Is University College of Ripon and York St John College Building listed?
Yes. University College of Ripon and York St John College Building is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1257468, first listed on 1 July 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to University College of Ripon and York St John College Building?
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.