Grade II listed · Wirral

70 72, WHETSTONE LANE (See details for further address information)

70 72, WHETSTONE LANE (See details for further address information) is a Grade II listed building in Wirral, first listed on 10 August 1992. It is one of 690 Grade II entries among 731 listed buildings in Wirral; 84% of Wirral’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name70 72, WHETSTONE LANE (See details for further address information)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1201741
Date first listed10 August 1992
Local planning authorityWirral
Location53.38631, -3.02910 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1201741

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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 70 72, WHETSTONE LANE (See details for further address information)

NameGradeDistance
BeechcroftII109 m
Birkenhead LibraryII170 m
FearnleyII230 m
12, Lowwood RoadII245 m
44, Clifton RoadII260 m
8, Lowwood GroveII263 m
42, Clifton RoadII268 m
40, Clifton RoadII279 m
Gate Piers to Numbers 47 and 49II281 m
8, Lowwood RoadII292 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 70 72, WHETSTONE LANE (See details for further address information) listed?
Yes. 70 72, WHETSTONE LANE (See details for further address information) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1201741, first listed on 10 August 1992. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 70 72, WHETSTONE 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 Wirral, 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.