Grade II listed · Leicester

Gas Works Gatehouse with Clocktower

Gas Works Gatehouse with Clocktower is a Grade II listed building in Leicester, first listed on 29 September 2004. It is one of 345 Grade II entries among 395 listed buildings in Leicester; 93% of Leicester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gas Works Gatehouse with Clocktower
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1391186
Date first listed	29 September 2004
Local planning authority	Leicester
Location	52.61652, -1.14185 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1391186

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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 Gas Works Gatehouse with Clocktower

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Gas Workers Cottages and Managers House	II	72 m
Gates, Gatepiers and Railings at West Entrance of Cattle Market	II	664 m
Cattle Market Refreshment Rooms	II	786 m
Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas and St Xenophon	II*	809 m
2 and 2a, Sawday Street	II	812 m
Hazel Primary School and Community Centre	II	833 m
Bedehouse Towpath Bridge	II	882 m
Freemens Cottage	II	945 m
Former nurses home and attached garden wall	II	972 m
Bridge Over River Soar	II	1.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Gas Works Gatehouse with Clocktower listed?

Yes. Gas Works Gatehouse with Clocktower is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1391186, first listed on 29 September 2004. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gas Works Gatehouse with Clocktower?

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.