Grade II listed · Stafford

The Bear Public House

The Bear Public House is a Grade II listed building in Stafford, first listed on 16 February 1994. It is one of 742 Grade II entries among 834 listed buildings in Stafford; 85% of Stafford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Bear Public House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1195348
Date first listed	16 February 1994
Local planning authority	Stafford
Location	52.80644, -2.11685 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1195348

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Stafford will require for your works on The Bear Public House, 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 The Bear Public House

Name	Grade	Distance
6, Greengate Street	II	9 m
High House	II*	30 m
4 and 5, Martin Street	II	36 m
45 and 46, Greengate Street	II*	36 m
Boundary Wall and Gates Approximately 10 Metres West of Church of St Chad	II	39 m
Swan Hotel	II*	46 m
Church of St Chad	II*	46 m
16, Martin Street	II	48 m
The Market Vaults	II	49 m
56, Greengate Street	II	51 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bear Public House listed?

Yes. The Bear Public House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1195348, first listed on 16 February 1994. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Bear Public House?

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