Grade II listed · Derby

Railings to North of Railway Orphanage

Railings to North of Railway Orphanage is a Grade II listed building in Derby, first listed on 24 February 1977. It is one of 337 Grade II entries among 383 listed buildings in Derby; 24% of Derby’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Railings to North of Railway Orphanage
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1215687
Date first listed	24 February 1977
Local planning authority	Derby
Location	52.92603, -1.49436 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1215687

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Derby will require for your works on Railings to North of Railway Orphanage, 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 Railings to North of Railway Orphanage

Name	Grade	Distance
38, Ashbourne Road	II	68 m
Ashgate Junior School, Front Block, Dining Hall and Boundary Wall	II	83 m
The Georgian House Hotel	II	106 m
32, Ashbourne Road	II	119 m
The Cedars	II	121 m
30, Ashbourne Road	II	139 m
28, Ashbourne Road	II	152 m
24 and 26, Ashbourne Road	II	168 m
4 and 4a, Ashbourne Road	II	260 m
2, ASHBOURNE ROAD (See details for further address information)	II	268 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Railings to North of Railway Orphanage listed?

Yes. Railings to North of Railway Orphanage is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1215687, first listed on 24 February 1977. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Railings to North of Railway Orphanage?

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