Grade II listed · North Yorkshire

131, Longwestgate

131, Longwestgate is a Grade II listed building in North Yorkshire, first listed on 22 December 1953. It is one of 11,405 Grade II entries among 12,230 listed buildings in North Yorkshire; 5% of North Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	131, Longwestgate
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1258667
Date first listed	22 December 1953
Local planning authority	North Yorkshire
Location	54.28552, -0.39114 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1258667

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Yorkshire will require for your works on 131, Longwestgate, 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 131, Longwestgate

Name	Grade	Distance
133 and 135, Longwestgate	II	10 m
127 and 129, Longwestgate	II	12 m
125, Longwestgate	II	18 m
32 and 34, Princess Street	II	31 m
Council School	II	43 m
25 and 27, Castlegate	II	51 m
29 and 31, Castlegate	II	53 m
33, Castlegate	II	54 m
35, Castlegate	II	56 m
28 and Princess House, 30 Princess Street	II	57 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 131, Longwestgate listed?

Yes. 131, Longwestgate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1258667, first listed on 22 December 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 131, Longwestgate?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North Yorkshire, 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 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.