Grade II listed · Oxford

Regal Cinema

Regal Cinema is a Grade II listed building in Oxford, first listed on 3 August 2004. It is one of 906 Grade II entries among 1,181 listed buildings in Oxford; 95% of Oxford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRegal Cinema
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1393171
Date first listed3 August 2004
Local planning authorityOxford
Location51.74445, -1.22966 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1393171

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Oxford will require for your works on Regal Cinema, 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 Regal Cinema listed?
Yes. Regal Cinema is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1393171, first listed on 3 August 2004. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Regal Cinema?
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.