Grade II listed · Leeds

Garden Wall, Gate Piers and Steps to Virginia House

Garden Wall, Gate Piers and Steps to Virginia House is a Grade II listed building in Leeds, first listed on 11 September 1996. It is one of 2,217 Grade II entries among 2,367 listed buildings in Leeds; 81% of Leeds’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGarden Wall, Gate Piers and Steps to Virginia House
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1375251
Date first listed11 September 1996
Local planning authorityLeeds
Location53.81716, -1.56897 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1375251

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Leeds will require for your works on Garden Wall, Gate Piers and Steps to Virginia House, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Wall, Gate Piers and Steps to Virginia House listed?
Yes. Garden Wall, Gate Piers and Steps to Virginia House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1375251, first listed on 11 September 1996. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Garden Wall, Gate Piers and Steps to Virginia House?
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.