Grade II listed · Leeds

Grand Arcade

Grand Arcade is a Grade II listed building in Leeds, first listed on 10 June 1985. It is one of 2,217 Grade II entries among 2,367 listed buildings in Leeds; 49% of Leeds’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Grand Arcade
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1375223
Date first listed	10 June 1985
Local planning authority	Leeds
Location	53.80031, -1.54027 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1375223

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Leeds will require for your works on Grand Arcade, 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 Grand Arcade

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Leeds Public Dispensary with Forecourt Railings and Gates	II	54 m
Grand Theatre Including Former Assembly Rooms	II*	71 m
Templar Hotel, including 6 Templar Street	II	79 m
51c New Briggate	II	88 m
Former The Odeon Cinema	II	127 m
2-12, the Headrow	II	130 m
Church of St John	I	136 m
Leeds and Holbeck Building Society	II	148 m
Crispin House	II	149 m
Boundary Wall, Gate Pier and Gates to South of St Johns Churchyard	II	153 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Arcade listed?

Yes. Grand Arcade is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1375223, first listed on 10 June 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Grand Arcade?

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