Grade II listed · North Yorkshire

The Old Courthouse

The Old Courthouse is a Grade II listed building in North Yorkshire, first listed on 27 May 1949. It is one of 11,405 Grade II entries among 12,230 listed buildings in North Yorkshire; 0% of North Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Old Courthouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1295756
Date first listed	27 May 1949
Local planning authority	North Yorkshire
Location	54.13544, -1.52136 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1295756

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Yorkshire will require for your works on The Old Courthouse, 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 The Old Courthouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Wall to the Old Court House, Running from Number 23 Kirkgate Along South and East Sides the Garden of the Court House, As Far North As the Court House	II	15 m
1-4, Court Terrace	II	16 m
23, 24 and 25, Kirkgate	II	32 m
26, Kirkgate	II	38 m
The Court House	II*	41 m
The Black Friar Cafe	II	44 m
16 and 17, Kirkgate	II	49 m
19, Kirkgate	II	51 m
14 and 15, Kirkgate	II	53 m
12 and 13, Kirkgate	II	56 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Courthouse listed?

Yes. The Old Courthouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1295756, first listed on 27 May 1949. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Old Courthouse?

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.