Grade II* listed · Sheffield

Portland Works

Portland Works is a Grade II* listed building in Sheffield, first listed on 12 December 1995. It is one of 67 Grade II* entries among 1,183 listed buildings in Sheffield; 62% of Sheffield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Portland Works
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1271036
Date first listed	12 December 1995
Local planning authority	Sheffield
Location	53.36997, -1.47415 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1271036

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Portland Works

Name	Grade	Distance
Stag Works	II	58 m
Kenilworth Works	II	145 m
Sewer gas lamp at junction with London Road, Alderson Road and Harewood Close	II	188 m
Murray Building	II	230 m
The Albion Public House	II	238 m
Wardonia Works	II	273 m
Charnwood Hotel and Adjoining Former Coach House	II	291 m
Horn Handle Works	II	309 m
Roundabout Hostel and Attached Boundary Wall	II	313 m
Church of St Mary	II*	322 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Portland Works listed?

Yes. Portland Works is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1271036, first listed on 12 December 1995. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Portland Works?

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