Grade II listed · Kirklees

Former Maternity Ward (Block 2), Princess Royal Community Hospital, Huddersfield

Former Maternity Ward (Block 2), Princess Royal Community Hospital, Huddersfield is a Grade II listed building in Kirklees, first listed on 28 August 2024. It is one of 2,895 Grade II entries among 2,978 listed buildings in Kirklees; 100% of Kirklees’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFormer Maternity Ward (Block 2), Princess Royal Community Hospital, Huddersfield
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1491291
Date first listed28 August 2024
Local planning authorityKirklees
Location53.64638, -1.79116 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1491291

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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 Maternity Ward (Block 2), Princess Royal Community Hospital, Huddersfield

NameGradeDistance
Former Staff Block, (Block 9), Princess Royal Community Hospital, HuddersfieldII27 m
27 and 29, Greenhead RoadII90 m
Former Offices of Huddersfield Corporation Waterworks DepartmentII91 m
Former Depot and Workshops of Huddersfield Corporation Waterworks DepartmentII101 m
58, Spring StreetII107 m
25, Greenhead RoadII107 m
7, Water StreetII109 m
19, Greenhead RoadII118 m
45 47 49 53 and 55, Spring StreetII123 m
23-31, Upper George StreetII125 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Maternity Ward (Block 2), Princess Royal Community Hospital, Huddersfield listed?
Yes. Former Maternity Ward (Block 2), Princess Royal Community Hospital, Huddersfield is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1491291, first listed on 28 August 2024. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Former Maternity Ward (Block 2), Princess Royal Community Hospital, Huddersfield?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Kirklees, 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.