Grade II listed · Bradford

Two Parallel Blocks (5 Storey to Road, 6 Storey to Rear) with Chimney Between and Office Block and Lodge to Right of Entrance at Whetley Mills (D Illingworth and Sons Mills)

Two Parallel Blocks (5 Storey to Road, 6 Storey to Rear) with Chimney Between and Office Block and Lodge to Right of Entrance at Whetley Mills (D Illingworth and Sons Mills) is a Grade II listed building in Bradford, first listed on 9 August 1983. It is one of 2,190 Grade II entries among 2,282 listed buildings in Bradford; 26% of Bradford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Two Parallel Blocks (5 Storey to Road, 6 Storey to Rear) with Chimney Between and Office Block and Lodge to Right of Entrance at Whetley Mills (D Illingworth and Sons Mills)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1314117
Date first listed	9 August 1983
Local planning authority	Bradford
Location	53.79895, -1.77766 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1314117

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Two Parallel Blocks (5 Storey to Road, 6 Storey to Rear) with Chimney Between and Office Block and Lodge to Right of Entrance at Whetley Mills (D Illingworth and Sons Mills)

Name	Grade	Distance
Main 3 and 4 Storey Block, Parallel Office Range to Right of Entrance and Chimney Stack to Numbers 296 and 298 (Premises of H Hey and Company Limited)	II	304 m
Gate House 3-Storey Block to Right Fronting Road, to Number 224 (Weber, Cook and Garnham Limited)	II	382 m
Former City Public House	II	402 m
Rand'S Almshouses	II	483 m
Two 3 Storey Blocks and a Chimney Stack to Try Mills (Thornton Spinning Company) Opposite Number 244 and Part of Number 254 Thornton Road	II	551 m
Parish Church of St Chad	II	625 m
30-40, Cross Road Bd8	II	632 m
Manningham Baths	II	652 m
34, Bavaria Place Bd8	II	687 m
37-45, Southfield Square Bd8	II	744 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Two Parallel Blocks (5 Storey to Road, 6 Storey to Rear) with Chimney Between and Office Block and Lodge to Right of Entrance at Whetley Mills (D Illingworth and Sons Mills) listed?

Yes. Two Parallel Blocks (5 Storey to Road, 6 Storey to Rear) with Chimney Between and Office Block and Lodge to Right of Entrance at Whetley Mills (D Illingworth and Sons Mills) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1314117, first listed on 9 August 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Two Parallel Blocks (5 Storey to Road, 6 Storey to Rear) with Chimney Between and Office Block and Lodge to Right of Entrance at Whetley Mills (D Illingworth and Sons Mills)?

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.