Grade II* listed · Lancaster

Royal Albert Hospital (original part only)

Royal Albert Hospital (original part only) is a Grade II* listed building in Lancaster, first listed on 30 November 1970. It is one of 68 Grade II* entries among 1,332 listed buildings in Lancaster; 44% of Lancaster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Royal Albert Hospital (original part only)
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1194930
Date first listed	30 November 1970
Local planning authority	Lancaster
Location	54.03406, -2.80060 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1194930

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lancaster will require for your works on Royal Albert Hospital (original part only), 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 Royal Albert Hospital (original part only)

Name	Grade	Distance
Lodge to Royal Albert Hospital	II	195 m
Storey Home	II	216 m
Barn at Royal Albert Farm, Royal Albert Hospital	II	252 m
Main Building at Royal Albert Farm, Royal Albert Hospital	II	280 m
Western Range of Buildings at Royal Albert Farm, Royal Albert Hospital	II	296 m
Southern Range of Buildings, Royal Albert Farm, Royal Albert Hospital	II	307 m
Church of St Paul	II	340 m
Ripley St Thomas'S School, Original School Building	II	584 m
Chapel of Ripley St Thomas School	II*	619 m
10, Greaves Drive	II	648 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Albert Hospital (original part only) listed?

Yes. Royal Albert Hospital (original part only) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1194930, first listed on 30 November 1970. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Royal Albert Hospital (original part only)?

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