Grade II listed · Sefton

Carnegie Library

Carnegie Library is a Grade II listed building in Sefton, first listed on 20 December 1996. It is one of 543 Grade II entries among 566 listed buildings in Sefton; 69% of Sefton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Carnegie Library
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1257657
Date first listed	20 December 1996
Local planning authority	Sefton
Location	53.48703, -3.03310 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1257657

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sefton will require for your works on Carnegie Library, 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 Carnegie Library

Name	Grade	Distance
Crosby United Reformed Church	II	102 m
Great Crosby and Blundellsands War Memorial	II	136 m
Streatham House Independent School	II	323 m
Station House	II	361 m
Church of St Nicholas	II	536 m
18-22, Warren Road and Treleaven House, 18 Blundellsands Road West	II	588 m
37, Victoria Road	II	612 m
Merchant Taylors School (Girls) That Portion Which Was the Original Foundation	II*	612 m
123, Liverpool Road	II	636 m
121, Liverpool Road	II	637 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Carnegie Library listed?

Yes. Carnegie Library is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1257657, first listed on 20 December 1996. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Carnegie Library?

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