Grade II listed · Sandwell

Drinking fountain and canopy, High Street

Drinking fountain and canopy, High Street is a Grade II listed building in Sandwell, first listed on 18 June 1987. It is one of 195 Grade II entries among 205 listed buildings in Sandwell; 36% of Sandwell’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameDrinking fountain and canopy, High Street
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1077141
Date first listed18 June 1987
Local planning authoritySandwell
Location52.51673, -1.99064 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1077141

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sandwell will require for your works on Drinking fountain and canopy, High Street, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Drinking fountain and canopy, High Street listed?
Yes. Drinking fountain and canopy, High Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1077141, first listed on 18 June 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Drinking fountain and canopy, High Street?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Sandwell, 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.