Grade II listed · Calderdale

Gateway in Grounds of Calderdale Borough Sowerby Bridge Area Office

Gateway in Grounds of Calderdale Borough Sowerby Bridge Area Office is a Grade II listed building in Calderdale, first listed on 19 July 1988. It is one of 2,000 Grade II entries among 2,124 listed buildings in Calderdale; 84% of Calderdale’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGateway in Grounds of Calderdale Borough Sowerby Bridge Area Office
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1185683
Date first listed19 July 1988
Local planning authorityCalderdale
Location53.70664, -1.91711 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1185683

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Calderdale will require for your works on Gateway in Grounds of Calderdale Borough Sowerby Bridge Area Office, 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 Gateway in Grounds of Calderdale Borough Sowerby Bridge Area Office

NameGradeDistance
54, Sowerby StreetII52 m
50, Sowerby StreetII54 m
Milepost to West of Junction with Lane Running Behind ChurchyardII193 m
Railings, gates and gate piers to north west, north east, south east and west of Church of St GeorgeII222 m
Church of St GeorgeII231 m
Former Royal HotelII245 m
White Windows, Cheshire HomeII256 m
Stirk BridgeII271 m
Victoria BridgeII302 m
County BridgeII368 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gateway in Grounds of Calderdale Borough Sowerby Bridge Area Office listed?
Yes. Gateway in Grounds of Calderdale Borough Sowerby Bridge Area Office is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1185683, first listed on 19 July 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Gateway in Grounds of Calderdale Borough Sowerby Bridge Area Office?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Calderdale, 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.