Grade II listed · Leicester

Former Donisthorpe and Company Limited factory building overlooking River Soar

Former Donisthorpe and Company Limited factory building overlooking River Soar is a Grade II listed building in Leicester, first listed on 14 March 1975. It is one of 345 Grade II entries among 395 listed buildings in Leicester; 20% of Leicester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Donisthorpe and Company Limited factory building overlooking River Soar
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1361410
Date first listed	14 March 1975
Local planning authority	Leicester
Location	52.63658, -1.14458 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1361410

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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 Former Donisthorpe and Company Limited factory building overlooking River Soar

Name	Grade	Distance
The Pump House, Friars Mill	II	46 m
Former Donisthorpe and Company Limited factory range of three buildings to right of entrance fronting Bath Lane	II	50 m
Canal Bridge	II	207 m
Jewry Wall Museum	II	274 m
12, Talbot Lane	II	277 m
10, Talbot Lane	II	287 m
Jewry Wall	I	290 m
Bow Bridge	II	290 m
Church of St Nicholas	I	295 m
107 and 109, High Cross Street	II	339 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Donisthorpe and Company Limited factory building overlooking River Soar listed?

Yes. Former Donisthorpe and Company Limited factory building overlooking River Soar is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1361410, first listed on 14 March 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Donisthorpe and Company Limited factory building overlooking River Soar?

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