Grade II listed · Telford and Wrekin

78, Bower Yard

78, Bower Yard is a Grade II listed building in Telford and Wrekin, first listed on 9 August 1974. It is one of 725 Grade II entries among 790 listed buildings in Telford and Wrekin; 13% of Telford and Wrekin’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	78, Bower Yard
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1038634
Date first listed	9 August 1974
Local planning authority	Telford and Wrekin
Location	52.62808, -2.49001 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1038634

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Telford and Wrekin will require for your works on 78, Bower Yard, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 78, Bower Yard

Name	Grade	Distance
18, the Wharfage	II	106 m
Ironbridge Wharf Walls, from Severn Warehouse to East of the Iron Bridge	II	109 m
17, the Wharfage	II	110 m
15, the Wharfage	II	115 m
Warehouse Immediately to North West of Number 18	II	125 m
12-14, the Wharfage	II	125 m
1, New Road	II	131 m
2-6, New Road	II	143 m
11, the Wharfage	II	151 m
Former Talbot Inn and adjoining warehouse	II	158 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 78, Bower Yard listed?

Yes. 78, Bower Yard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1038634, first listed on 9 August 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 78, Bower Yard?

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