Grade II* listed · East Riding of Yorkshire

Lowther Hotel

Lowther Hotel is a Grade II* listed building in East Riding of Yorkshire, first listed on 29 July 1966. It is one of 165 Grade II* entries among 2,403 listed buildings in East Riding of Yorkshire; 10% of East Riding of Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lowther Hotel
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1310687
Date first listed	29 July 1966
Local planning authority	East Riding of Yorkshire
Location	53.70094, -0.86971 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1310687

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Riding of Yorkshire will require for your works on Lowther Hotel, 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 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 Lowther Hotel

Name	Grade	Distance
2, Adam Street	II	38 m
Royal Hotel	II	43 m
Number 11 (To Right of Mackintosh Arms)	II	50 m
Adam Street Garage and Adjacent Property to Left	II	55 m
The Macintosh Arms and Property Adjacent to Left	II	57 m
Former Lock-Up (Petty Motors)	II	83 m
Victoria Lock and Ouse Lock	II	131 m
Dry Dock to South of Ouse Lock	II	166 m
Church of St John	II	225 m
Coal Wagon Hoist, Adjoining Railway Approach and Control Boxes	II	287 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lowther Hotel listed?

Yes. Lowther Hotel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1310687, first listed on 29 July 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lowther Hotel?

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