Grade II listed · Kirklees

Ward Place House and Barn to West of Group

Ward Place House and Barn to West of Group is a Grade II listed building in Kirklees, first listed on 4 August 1983. It is one of 2,895 Grade II entries among 2,978 listed buildings in Kirklees; 51% of Kirklees’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Ward Place House and Barn to West of Group
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1134924
Date first listed	4 August 1983
Local planning authority	Kirklees
Location	53.56313, -1.79168 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1134924

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Kirklees will require for your works on Ward Place House and Barn to West of Group, 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 Ward Place House and Barn to West of Group

Name	Grade	Distance
Ward Place House to East of Group	II	24 m
Malkin House	II	432 m
25,27, Woodhead Road	II	545 m
Troughs Opposite No29	II	634 m
1,3,5,7,9, Woodhead Road	II	641 m
11,13, Upperthong Lane	II	663 m
74,76, Woodhead Road	II	676 m
13, New Fold	II	677 m
10,12,14, Huddersfield Road	II	677 m
12, New Fold	II	682 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Ward Place House and Barn to West of Group listed?

Yes. Ward Place House and Barn to West of Group is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1134924, first listed on 4 August 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Ward Place House and Barn to West of Group?

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