Grade II listed · Birmingham

House in the Elms Nurseries of University of Birmingham Grounds Department

House in the Elms Nurseries of University of Birmingham Grounds Department is a Grade II listed building in Birmingham, first listed on 8 July 1982. It is one of 1,386 Grade II entries among 1,520 listed buildings in Birmingham; 27% of Birmingham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	House in the Elms Nurseries of University of Birmingham Grounds Department
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1210549
Date first listed	8 July 1982
Local planning authority	Birmingham
Location	52.45660, -1.92780 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1210549

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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 House in the Elms Nurseries of University of Birmingham Grounds Department

Name	Grade	Distance
33, Edgbaston Park Road	II	75 m
Garth House	II*	207 m
St Clears	II	304 m
48, Farquhar Road	II	307 m
Minerals and Physical Metallurgy Building, University of Birmingham	II	313 m
Edgbaston Health Clinic	II	434 m
Knutsford Lodge	II*	439 m
The Cottage	II	441 m
Outbuilding to the Rear of Number 6 (Mass House)	II	455 m
The Lodges, gates, gate piers and walls to Birmingham University campus, Pritchatt's Road	II	463 m

Frequently asked questions

Is House in the Elms Nurseries of University of Birmingham Grounds Department listed?

Yes. House in the Elms Nurseries of University of Birmingham Grounds Department is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1210549, first listed on 8 July 1982. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to House in the Elms Nurseries of University of Birmingham Grounds Department?

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