Grade II* listed · Wakefield

Barclays Bank and attached railings

Barclays Bank and attached railings is a Grade II* listed building in Wakefield, first listed on 29 July 1950. It is one of 56 Grade II* entries among 741 listed buildings in Wakefield; 0% of Wakefield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBarclays Bank and attached railings
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1313285
Date first listed29 July 1950
Local planning authorityWakefield
Location53.69173, -1.31011 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1313285

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wakefield will require for your works on Barclays Bank and attached railings, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barclays Bank and attached railings listed?
Yes. Barclays Bank and attached railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1313285, first listed on 29 July 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Barclays Bank and attached railings?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Wakefield, 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.