Grade II listed · Leicester

Berkley Burke Building (Formerley Goddards Polish Factory)

Berkley Burke Building (Formerley Goddards Polish Factory) is a Grade II listed building in Leicester, first listed on 24 January 2005. 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	Berkley Burke Building (Formerley Goddards Polish Factory)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1407445
Date first listed	24 January 2005
Local planning authority	Leicester
Location	52.62935, -1.12542 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1407445

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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 Berkley Burke Building (Formerley Goddards Polish Factory)

Name	Grade	Distance
98-104, New Walk	II	57 m
55 and 57, London Road, Leicester	II	97 m
Two Pairs of Lamp Standards North of Waterloo House on Either Side of Waterloo Street	II	110 m
De Montfort House	II	111 m
74-80, New Walk	II	129 m
Statue of Robert Hall	II	135 m
St John Chambers	II	138 m
72, New Walk	II	147 m
New Walk Museum	II	172 m
Porte Cochere, Pedestrian Loggia and Octagonal Turret Forming Frontage to Leicester Station	II	183 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Berkley Burke Building (Formerley Goddards Polish Factory) listed?

Yes. Berkley Burke Building (Formerley Goddards Polish Factory) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1407445, first listed on 24 January 2005. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Berkley Burke Building (Formerley Goddards Polish Factory)?

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.