Grade II listed · York

Tolley House

Tolley House is a Grade II listed building in York, first listed on 17 November 1966. It is one of 1,368 Grade II entries among 1,613 listed buildings in York; 25% of York’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameTolley House
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1301064
Date first listed17 November 1966
Local planning authorityYork
Location53.94509, -1.04487 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1301064

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents York will require for your works on Tolley House, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Tolley House listed?
Yes. Tolley House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1301064, first listed on 17 November 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Tolley House?
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.