Grade II* listed · South Staffordshire

The Blakelands and attached garden wall, railings and gate

The Blakelands and attached garden wall, railings and gate is a Grade II* listed building in South Staffordshire, first listed on 16 June 1953. It is one of 42 Grade II* entries among 659 listed buildings in South Staffordshire; 7% of South Staffordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Blakelands and attached garden wall, railings and gate
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1230535
Date first listed	16 June 1953
Local planning authority	South Staffordshire
Location	52.52181, -2.26511 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1230535

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Staffordshire will require for your works on The Blakelands and attached garden wall, railings and gate, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 The Blakelands and attached garden wall, railings and gate

Name	Grade	Distance
The Coach House	II	31 m
Leaton Hall	II	1.6 km
The Dower House	II	1.6 km
Church of The Holy Cross	II*	1.7 km
Bobbington House	II	2.0 km
Cartshed Approximately 50 Yards North East of Mere Hall	II	2.2 km
Cart Shed Approximately 50 Yards North West of Mere Hall	II	2.2 km
Barn Approximately 50 Yards North of Mere Hall	II	2.2 km
Mere Hall	II	2.2 km
Mere Farmhouse	II	2.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blakelands and attached garden wall, railings and gate listed?

Yes. The Blakelands and attached garden wall, railings and gate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1230535, first listed on 16 June 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Blakelands and attached garden wall, railings and gate?

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