Grade II* listed · Lancaster

38-42, Parliament Street

38-42, Parliament Street is a Grade II* listed building in Lancaster, first listed on 22 December 1953. It is one of 68 Grade II* entries among 1,332 listed buildings in Lancaster; 2% of Lancaster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name38-42, Parliament Street
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1194984
Date first listed22 December 1953
Local planning authorityLancaster
Location54.05385, -2.79494 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1194984

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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 38-42, Parliament Street

NameGradeDistance
Skerton BridgeII*125 m
32, Parliament StreetII160 m
Skerton Liberal ClubII312 m
Church of St LukeII345 m
Waring and Gillow'S ShowroomsII361 m
St Leonards HouseII403 m
Ryelands LodgeII407 m
Grand TheatreII437 m
The BobbinII457 m
47, North RoadII458 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 38-42, Parliament Street listed?
Yes. 38-42, Parliament Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1194984, first listed on 22 December 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 38-42, Parliament Street?
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.