Grade II listed · Wakefield

72, SLACK LANE (See details for further address information)

72, SLACK LANE (See details for further address information) is a Grade II listed building in Wakefield, first listed on 27 August 1986. It is one of 659 Grade II entries among 741 listed buildings in Wakefield; 53% of Wakefield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	72, SLACK LANE (See details for further address information)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1199849
Date first listed	27 August 1986
Local planning authority	Wakefield
Location	53.63999, -1.50347 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1199849

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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 72, SLACK LANE (See details for further address information)

Name	Grade	Distance
17, 19 and 21, Mill Farm Drive	II	237 m
Former barn and attached dovecote	II	247 m
Humley Cottages	II	351 m
Wheelhouse Restaurant	II	362 m
The Dam Inn	II	408 m
12, Hill Top	II	423 m
The Cottage	II	517 m
Boathouse at South West End of Lake in Grounds of Kettlethorpe Hall	II*	525 m
23, Hill Top	II	545 m
Bridge across the Owler Beck, about 20 metres south of Kettlethorpe Hall	II	669 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 72, SLACK LANE (See details for further address information) listed?

Yes. 72, SLACK LANE (See details for further address information) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1199849, first listed on 27 August 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 72, SLACK LANE (See details for further address information)?

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.