Grade II listed · Rotherham

The Parish Council Reading Room

The Parish Council Reading Room is a Grade II listed building in Rotherham, first listed on 13 May 1986. It is one of 473 Grade II entries among 527 listed buildings in Rotherham; 65% of Rotherham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Parish Council Reading Room
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1314672
Date first listed	13 May 1986
Local planning authority	Rotherham
Location	53.36477, -1.30209 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1314672

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Rotherham will require for your works on The Parish Council Reading Room, 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 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 The Parish Council Reading Room

Name	Grade	Distance
Outbuilding Approximately 15 Metres to West of South Farm House	II	169 m
South Farm House	II	186 m
22 and 24, Worksop Road	II	235 m
The Grange	II	324 m
High Trees	II	357 m
Entrance Gateway and Attached Railings at the Lodge	II	374 m
The Old Coach House	II	387 m
The Lodge	II	388 m
Milepost Opposite Junction with Lodge Lane	II	403 m
Church of All Saints	I	404 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Parish Council Reading Room listed?

Yes. The Parish Council Reading Room is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1314672, first listed on 13 May 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Parish Council Reading Room?

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