Grade II listed · Kingston upon Hull, City of

Former National Picture Theatre

Former National Picture Theatre is a Grade II listed building in Kingston upon Hull, City of, first listed on 2 January 2007. It is one of 456 Grade II entries among 479 listed buildings in Kingston upon Hull, City of; 95% of Kingston upon Hull, City of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former National Picture Theatre
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1391850
Date first listed	2 January 2007
Local planning authority	Kingston upon Hull, City of
Location	53.75469, -0.34782 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1391850

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Kingston upon Hull, City of will require for your works on Former National Picture Theatre, 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 Former National Picture Theatre

Name	Grade	Distance
Northern Branch Library	II	143 m
89, Beverley Road	II	205 m
Stepney Station House	II	263 m
74-84, Beverley Road	II	264 m
55, Beverley Road	II	416 m
53, Beverley Road	II	424 m
Trafalgar Street Evangelical Church Adjoining Halls and Boundary Wall	II	444 m
The Bull Public House	II	445 m
Stepney Board School and Adjoining Infants School and Boundary Wall	II	477 m
Former Blundell Street School	II	480 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former National Picture Theatre listed?

Yes. Former National Picture Theatre is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1391850, first listed on 2 January 2007. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former National Picture Theatre?

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