Grade II listed · York

Number 52 and Attached Railings

Number 52 and Attached Railings 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
NameNumber 52 and Attached Railings
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1259430
Date first listed19 August 1971
Local planning authorityYork
Location53.96401, -1.08788 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1259430

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents York will require for your works on Number 52 and Attached Railings, 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 Number 52 and Attached Railings

NameGradeDistance
Number 54 and Attached RailingsII*12 m
Bootham Lodge and Attached RailingsII29 m
Number 49 and Attached RailingsII*36 m
Numbers 53 and 55 and Attached RailingsII*38 m
Number 47 and Attached RailingsII*44 m
Number 45 and Attached RailingsII47 m
Telephone Kiosk Next to St Marys TowerII52 m
57, BoothamII53 m
Number 62 and Attached RailingsII54 m
St Marys Abbey Remains Precinct Walls St Marys TowerI56 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Number 52 and Attached Railings listed?
Yes. Number 52 and Attached Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1259430, 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 Number 52 and Attached Railings?
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.