Grade II listed · Oxford

Library

Library is a Grade II listed building in Oxford, first listed on 23 July 1999. It is one of 906 Grade II entries among 1,181 listed buildings in Oxford; 93% of Oxford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Library
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1387551
Date first listed	23 July 1999
Local planning authority	Oxford
Location	51.74961, -1.24515 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1387551

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Oxford will require for your works on Library, 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 Library

Name	Grade	Distance
St Hildas College, Wall and Piers on Cowley Place	II	18 m
2 and 3, Cowley Place	II	24 m
St Hildas College, Old Hall	II	41 m
Magdalen College School	II	47 m
Victoria Fountain	II	88 m
The Peace Stone	II	103 m
9 and 10, St Clements Street	II	110 m
11, St Clements Street	II	115 m
12 and 13, St Clements Street	II	117 m
St Hildas College, Piers and Gates to South Building	II	119 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Library listed?

Yes. Library is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1387551, first listed on 23 July 1999. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Library?

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