Grade II* listed · Westmorland and Furness

Burton House, North Wing; Burton House, South Wing; Burton House and Rear Garden Wall Attached to South Wing and Forming Rear Wall of the White Cottage and Outlook

Burton House, North Wing; Burton House, South Wing; Burton House and Rear Garden Wall Attached to South Wing and Forming Rear Wall of the White Cottage and Outlook is a Grade II* listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 12 February 1962. It is one of 314 Grade II* entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 8% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBurton House, North Wing; Burton House, South Wing; Burton House and Rear Garden Wall Attached to South Wing and Forming Rear Wall of the White Cottage and Outlook
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1087316
Date first listed12 February 1962
Local planning authorityWestmorland and Furness
Location54.17956, -2.72111 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1087316

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Westmorland and Furness will require for your works on Burton House, North Wing; Burton House, South Wing; Burton House and Rear Garden Wall Attached to South Wing and Forming Rear Wall of the White Cottage and Outlook, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Burton House, North Wing; Burton House, South Wing; Burton House and Rear Garden Wall Attached to South Wing and Forming Rear Wall of the White Cottage and Outlook

NameGradeDistance
Walls, Gatepiers, Gates and Lamps at Front Entrance to Burton HouseII50 m
Mansion HouseII68 m
Hordley HouseII72 m
Manor HouseII85 m
The Coach HouseII95 m
Fern Bank and Cottage Attached to RightII102 m
Hutton HouseII139 m
Laurel CottageII149 m
Devenant HouseII152 m
Kings Arms HotelII168 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Burton House, North Wing; Burton House, South Wing; Burton House and Rear Garden Wall Attached to South Wing and Forming Rear Wall of the White Cottage and Outlook listed?
Yes. Burton House, North Wing; Burton House, South Wing; Burton House and Rear Garden Wall Attached to South Wing and Forming Rear Wall of the White Cottage and Outlook is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1087316, first listed on 12 February 1962. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Burton House, North Wing; Burton House, South Wing; Burton House and Rear Garden Wall Attached to South Wing and Forming Rear Wall of the White Cottage and Outlook?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Westmorland and Furness, 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.