Grade II* listed · Bradford

Saltaire Mills - the Entrance Block

Saltaire Mills - the Entrance Block is a Grade II* listed building in Bradford, first listed on 7 March 1985. It is one of 69 Grade II* entries among 2,282 listed buildings in Bradford; 75% of Bradford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Saltaire Mills - the Entrance Block
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1300744
Date first listed	7 March 1985
Local planning authority	Bradford
Location	53.83891, -1.78910 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1300744

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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 Saltaire Mills - the Entrance Block

Name	Grade	Distance
Railings and Piers to Front of Saltaire Mills	II	18 m
Railings, Gates and Piers to Front of Congregational Church	II	37 m
Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4 and Adjoining Buildings	II	52 m
Shipley College Including Railings to Right and to Left and to Both Sides of Railway Steps	II	60 m
Saltaire Mills - North Block (New Mill) and chimney	II	84 m
Saltaire Congregational Church War Memorial Obelisk	II	98 m
Numbers 1-11 Including Railings to North	II	117 m
Congregational Church (Including Salt Family Mausoleum to South)	I	118 m
Saltaire Mills - Main Block Including Sheds	II*	119 m
1-11, WILLIAM HENRY STREET (See details for further address information)	II	122 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Saltaire Mills - the Entrance Block listed?

Yes. Saltaire Mills - the Entrance Block is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1300744, first listed on 7 March 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Saltaire Mills - the Entrance Block?

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