Grade II listed · York

Numbers 70, 70a and 72 and Walls and Railings Attached Numbers 70a and 72

Numbers 70, 70a and 72 and Walls and Railings Attached Numbers 70a and 72 is a Grade II listed building in York, first listed on 24 June 1983. It is one of 1,368 Grade II entries among 1,613 listed buildings in York; 46% of York’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameNumbers 70, 70a and 72 and Walls and Railings Attached Numbers 70a and 72
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1257595
Date first listed24 June 1983
Local planning authorityYork
Location53.95398, -1.09719 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1257595

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents York will require for your works on Numbers 70, 70a and 72 and Walls and Railings Attached Numbers 70a and 72, 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 Numbers 70, 70a and 72 and Walls and Railings Attached Numbers 70a and 72

NameGradeDistance
74 and 76, Holgate RoadII16 m
Forecourt Walls, Gates and Railings to Numbers 74 and 76II21 m
78, Holgate RoadII26 m
The Crystal Palace Public HouseII27 m
80, Holgate RoadII32 m
64, Holgate RoadII34 m
62, Holgate RoadII40 m
71 and 73, Holgate RoadII43 m
75, Holgate RoadII44 m
67, Holgate RoadII45 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Numbers 70, 70a and 72 and Walls and Railings Attached Numbers 70a and 72 listed?
Yes. Numbers 70, 70a and 72 and Walls and Railings Attached Numbers 70a and 72 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1257595, first listed on 24 June 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Numbers 70, 70a and 72 and Walls and Railings Attached Numbers 70a and 72?
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.