Coventry City Library building (former Locarno Dancehall)
Coventry City Library building (former Locarno Dancehall) is a Grade II listed building in Coventry, first listed on 23 March 2018. It is one of 263 Grade II entries among 308 listed buildings in Coventry; 97% of Coventry’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Coventry City Library building (former Locarno Dancehall) |
| Grade | Grade II — special interest |
| List entry number | 1449628 |
| Date first listed | 23 March 2018 |
| Local planning authority | Coventry |
| Location | 52.40852, -1.51333 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1449628 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Coventry will require for your works on Coventry City Library building (former Locarno Dancehall), 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.
Listed buildings near Coventry City Library building (former Locarno Dancehall)
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marks and Spencer and 4-10 Smithford Way | II | 57 m |
| The former Woolworth Building, Upper Precinct | II | 95 m |
| Upper Precinct, North and South Link Blocks and Piazza | II | 111 m |
| Former British Home Stores Building and Carphone Warehouse | II | 111 m |
| Levelling Stone | II | 134 m |
| Church of St John the Baptist | I | 145 m |
| Former Leofric Hotel | II | 156 m |
| Belgrade Theatre | II | 158 m |
| Bablake School | I | 172 m |
| Broadgate Standard | II | 175 m |