Grade II listed · Wakefield

Oak Villa

Oak Villa is a Grade II listed building in Wakefield, first listed on 22 November 1966. It is one of 659 Grade II entries among 741 listed buildings in Wakefield; 12% of Wakefield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Oak Villa
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1135531
Date first listed	22 November 1966
Local planning authority	Wakefield
Location	53.61266, -1.51481 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1135531

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wakefield will require for your works on Oak Villa, 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 Oak Villa

Name	Grade	Distance
Orchard Cottage	II	27 m
Gatepiers and 6 Metres of Flanking Wall, to Front of Mount Farmhouse	II	58 m
Mount Farmhouse	II	66 m
Barn Approximately 20 Metres North East of Mount Farmhouse	II	68 m
Sheep Dip in Bend of Road to South of Entrance of the Croft	II	91 m
Gate Piers at Junction with New Road	II	95 m
Water Cistern Cover Near to Entrance of Waswell House	II	146 m
The Old Court House	II	148 m
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, the Courtyard	II	156 m
Gatepiers at Entrance to the Old Court House	II	159 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Oak Villa listed?

Yes. Oak Villa is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1135531, first listed on 22 November 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Oak Villa?

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