Grade II listed · Leicester

Lansdowne House and Attached Leicester University Seminar Rooms

Lansdowne House and Attached Leicester University Seminar Rooms is a Grade II listed building in Leicester, first listed on 3 September 1996. It is one of 345 Grade II entries among 395 listed buildings in Leicester; 76% of Leicester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lansdowne House and Attached Leicester University Seminar Rooms
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1268272
Date first listed	3 September 1996
Local planning authority	Leicester
Location	52.62667, -1.12249 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1268272

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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 Lansdowne House and Attached Leicester University Seminar Rooms

Name	Grade	Distance
Boundary Wall and Gate Piers to 113 Princess Road East	II	11 m
146-154, Upper New Walk	II	124 m
Seventh Day Adventist Church	II	148 m
War Memorial Seventh Day Adventist Church, University Road	II	160 m
De Montfort Hall	II	180 m
122-128 London Road and 2-4 Highfield Street	II	200 m
Statue of Robert Hall	II	242 m
Lodges and Gates North East of War Memorial	II*	249 m
82, London Road	II	274 m
Gates and Gatepiers North West of War Memorial Onto University Road	II*	285 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lansdowne House and Attached Leicester University Seminar Rooms listed?

Yes. Lansdowne House and Attached Leicester University Seminar Rooms is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1268272, first listed on 3 September 1996. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lansdowne House and Attached Leicester University Seminar Rooms?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Leicester, 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.