Grade II* listed · York

Municipal Offices and Council Chamber and Guildhall Annex

Municipal Offices and Council Chamber and Guildhall Annex is a Grade II* listed building in York, first listed on 24 June 1983. It is one of 174 Grade II* entries among 1,613 listed buildings in York; 46% of York’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMunicipal Offices and Council Chamber and Guildhall Annex
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1257939
Date first listed24 June 1983
Local planning authorityYork
Location53.95983, -1.08588 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1257939

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Municipal Offices and Council Chamber and Guildhall Annex

NameGradeDistance
Guildhall and Chamber Range, Atkinson block, Common Hall Lane and boundary wall containing entrance to laneI28 m
Number 26 and the Lendal Cellars Public HouseII30 m
Meeting room, former muniment room and cells on south side of GuildhallII43 m
4a and 4b, LendalII50 m
Numbers 10, 12 and 14 and Carriage Gates Attached to Number 14II*56 m
General Post OfficeII62 m
8, LendalII65 m
Mansion House, railings and gas lamps attached to frontI68 m
13-23, LendalII69 m
2, LendalII71 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Municipal Offices and Council Chamber and Guildhall Annex listed?
Yes. Municipal Offices and Council Chamber and Guildhall Annex is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1257939, 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 Municipal Offices and Council Chamber and Guildhall Annex?
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.