Grade II listed · Nottingham

The Howitt Building (former Raleigh Cycle Company main offices)

The Howitt Building (former Raleigh Cycle Company main offices) is a Grade II listed building in Nottingham, first listed on 20 August 2018. It is one of 757 Grade II entries among 804 listed buildings in Nottingham; 98% of Nottingham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Howitt Building (former Raleigh Cycle Company main offices)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1454941
Date first listed	20 August 2018
Local planning authority	Nottingham
Location	52.95337, -1.17566 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1454941

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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 The Howitt Building (former Raleigh Cycle Company main offices)

Name	Grade	Distance
Sikh Temple	II	510 m
Boundary Marker to Rear of Number 12 Pelham Crescent	II	517 m
Boundary Wall and Gate at Old Vicarage	II	525 m
School House	II	527 m
Railings and Gates at School and School House	II	529 m
Boundary Marker to Rear of Number 8 Pelham Crescent	II	533 m
Former Lenton Vicarage	II	536 m
Churchyard Railings and Gates at Church of Holy Trinity	II	549 m
Church of Holy Trinity	II*	561 m
Memorial 2 Metres North West of Church of Holy Trinity	II	564 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Howitt Building (former Raleigh Cycle Company main offices) listed?

Yes. The Howitt Building (former Raleigh Cycle Company main offices) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1454941, first listed on 20 August 2018. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Howitt Building (former Raleigh Cycle Company main offices)?

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