Grade II listed · Wirral

Smithy

Smithy is a Grade II listed building in Wirral, first listed on 2 December 1986. It is one of 690 Grade II entries among 731 listed buildings in Wirral; 59% of Wirral’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Smithy
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1075424
Date first listed	2 December 1986
Local planning authority	Wirral
Location	53.32039, -3.04733 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1075424

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wirral will require for your works on Smithy, 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 Smithy

Name	Grade	Distance
6 and 7, Neston Road	II	66 m
5, Neston Road	II	74 m
3 and 4, Neston Road	II	84 m
2, Neston Road	II	92 m
Neston Road	II	100 m
1-6, Manor Road	II	112 m
Stone Shelter to South of St Georges Church	II	129 m
Church of St George (United Reformed)	II*	148 m
Vicarage to All Saints Church	II	152 m
25 and 27, the Folds	II	163 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Smithy listed?

Yes. Smithy is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1075424, first listed on 2 December 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Smithy?

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