Grade I listed · York

The York Story

The York Story is a Grade I listed building in York, first listed on 14 June 1954. It is one of 71 Grade I entries among 1,613 listed buildings in York; 1% of York’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The York Story
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1259342
Date first listed	14 June 1954
Local planning authority	York
Location	53.95720, -1.08041 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1259342

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents York will require for your works on The York Story, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 The York Story

Name	Grade	Distance
Numer 20 and Wall Attached to South West Corner	II	29 m
18, Castlegate	II	31 m
Friargate House	II	38 m
Railings and Gate Piers Approximately 10 Metres North East of Number 26 (Castlegate House)	II*	39 m
9 and 11, Castlegate	II	44 m
Fairfax House	I	52 m
Castlegate House and Attached Railings	I	53 m
7, Castlegate	II	56 m
The Little John Public House and Attached Carriage Gates	II	61 m
29, Castlegate	II	66 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The York Story listed?

Yes. The York Story is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1259342, first listed on 14 June 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The York Story?

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.