Grade II listed · Lichfield

Whittington House and Elswick House

Whittington House and Elswick House is a Grade II listed building in Lichfield, first listed on 20 November 1986. It is one of 688 Grade II entries among 763 listed buildings in Lichfield; 45% of Lichfield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Whittington House and Elswick House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1038871
Date first listed	20 November 1986
Local planning authority	Lichfield
Location	52.67126, -1.76308 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1038871

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lichfield will require for your works on Whittington House and Elswick House, 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 Whittington House and Elswick House

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Stables Immediately North West of Elswick House	II	23 m
Gate Piers and Attached Wall to the West Approximately 100 Yards South West of Whittington Old Hall	II	36 m
Whittington War Memorial	II	92 m
Old School, Whittington	II	110 m
Whittington Old Hall	II*	118 m
Whittington Lodge	II	229 m
Tudor Cottage	II	245 m
Astley and Norton Family Memorial Immediately North of Nave of Church of St Giles	II	329 m
Church of St Giles	II	332 m
Church Farmhouse	II	471 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Whittington House and Elswick House listed?

Yes. Whittington House and Elswick House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1038871, first listed on 20 November 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Whittington House and Elswick House?

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