Grade II listed · Stafford

Railings Approximately 5 Metres South of Post Office

Railings Approximately 5 Metres South of Post Office is a Grade II listed building in Stafford, first listed on 17 December 1971. It is one of 742 Grade II entries among 834 listed buildings in Stafford; 29% of Stafford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Railings Approximately 5 Metres South of Post Office
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1212257
Date first listed	17 December 1971
Local planning authority	Stafford
Location	52.80501, -2.11665 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1212257

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Railings Approximately 5 Metres South of Post Office

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Post Office and attached railings and gate	II*	24 m
37 and 38, Greengate Street	II	44 m
23, 23a, 23b, 23c, Greengate Street	II	52 m
21 and 22, Greengate Street	II	60 m
39, 39a and 40, Greengate Street	II	61 m
20, Greengate Street	II	73 m
The Picture House	II	74 m
Primrose Cottage	II	76 m
19, Greengate Street	II	83 m
7-10, Bridge Street	II	112 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Railings Approximately 5 Metres South of Post Office listed?

Yes. Railings Approximately 5 Metres South of Post Office is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1212257, first listed on 17 December 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Railings Approximately 5 Metres South of Post Office?

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.