Grade II* listed · Herefordshire, County of

Building in Yard to Rear of Numbers 40 and 42

Building in Yard to Rear of Numbers 40 and 42 is a Grade II* listed building in Herefordshire, County of, first listed on 31 August 1989. It is one of 356 Grade II* entries among 5,926 listed buildings in Herefordshire, County of; 94% of Herefordshire, County of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Building in Yard to Rear of Numbers 40 and 42
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1255399
Date first listed	31 August 1989
Local planning authority	Herefordshire, County of
Location	52.22918, -2.73880 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1255399

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Herefordshire, County of will require for your works on Building in Yard to Rear of Numbers 40 and 42, 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 Building in Yard to Rear of Numbers 40 and 42

Name	Grade	Distance
38, Broad Street	II	30 m
40 and 42, Broad Street	II	32 m
36, Broad Street	II	33 m
44, Broad Street	II	36 m
32 and 34, Broad Street	II	42 m
Former Rossendale Guesthouse	II	42 m
28, 30 and 30a, Broad Street	II	49 m
26 Broad Street	II	50 m
Pinsley House	II	61 m
Brook Hall with boundary wall adjoining the north elevation of the C20 range	II	62 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Building in Yard to Rear of Numbers 40 and 42 listed?

Yes. Building in Yard to Rear of Numbers 40 and 42 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1255399, first listed on 31 August 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Building in Yard to Rear of Numbers 40 and 42?

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