Grade II listed · York

17, 17a and 19, High Petergate

17, 17a and 19, High Petergate is a Grade II listed building in York, first listed on 19 August 1971. It is one of 1,368 Grade II entries among 1,613 listed buildings in York; 33% of York’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name17, 17a and 19, High Petergate
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1257603
Date first listed19 August 1971
Local planning authorityYork
Location53.96217, -1.08428 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1257603

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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 17, 17a and 19, High Petergate

NameGradeDistance
21, High PetergateII8 m
15, High PetergateII8 m
13, High PetergateII14 m
20 and 22, High PetergateII21 m
Dean Court Hotel (Part) and Attached RailingsII23 m
Petergate HouseII*26 m
York Arms (Numbers 24 and 26)II29 m
Dean Court Hotel (Part) and Railings Attached to Front StepsII33 m
Cottage at Rear of Number 11 Number 9 and Attached OutbuildingsII*37 m
2, 3, 4, and 4a, Precentors CourtII*37 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 17, 17a and 19, High Petergate listed?
Yes. 17, 17a and 19, High Petergate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1257603, first listed on 19 August 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 17, 17a and 19, High Petergate?
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.