Grade II listed · Leeds

Weir and Retaining Walls on River Aire

Weir and Retaining Walls on River Aire 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
Field	Value
Name	Weir and Retaining Walls on River Aire
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1375482
Date first listed	11 September 1996
Local planning authority	Leeds
Location	53.82828, -1.63797 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1375482

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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 Weir and Retaining Walls on River Aire

Name	Grade	Distance
Newlay Bridge	II*	51 m
Toll House to Iron Bridge	II	58 m
Abbey Inn	II	174 m
Bridge 221 Over the Leeds and Liverpool Canal	II	277 m
New Laithes Manor House	II	389 m
Newlay Locks	II	406 m
Baptist Sunday School and Attached House	II	596 m
Baptist Church, with Chapel Cottage attached	II	613 m
Revetment Wall to Whitecote House with Railings and Gate to Canal	II	661 m
Whitecote House with Adjoining Ranges	II	663 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Weir and Retaining Walls on River Aire listed?

Yes. Weir and Retaining Walls on River Aire is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1375482, 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 Weir and Retaining Walls on River Aire?

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.