Grade II* listed · Charnwood

Taylor'S Bell Foundry (That Part on West Side of Cobden Street)

Taylor'S Bell Foundry (That Part on West Side of Cobden Street) is a Grade II* listed building in Charnwood, first listed on 24 December 1985. It is one of 39 Grade II* entries among 791 listed buildings in Charnwood; 93% of Charnwood’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Taylor'S Bell Foundry (That Part on West Side of Cobden Street)
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1264685
Date first listed	24 December 1985
Local planning authority	Charnwood
Location	52.77310, -1.19921 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1264685

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Charnwood will require for your works on Taylor'S Bell Foundry (That Part on West Side of Cobden Street), 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 Taylor'S Bell Foundry (That Part on West Side of Cobden Street)

Name	Grade	Distance
Taylor'S Bell Foundry (That Part on East Side of Cobden Street)	II*	41 m
Signal Box at Loughborough Central Station	II	224 m
10, Sparrow Hill	II	259 m
11 and 12, Sparrow Hill	II	270 m
58-60, Sparrow Hill	II	271 m
Former Framework Knitting Workshop	II	280 m
The Odeon Cinema	II	290 m
37 and 38, Churchgate	II	295 m
The Windmill Public House	II	303 m
Ivy Cottage	II	303 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Taylor'S Bell Foundry (That Part on West Side of Cobden Street) listed?

Yes. Taylor'S Bell Foundry (That Part on West Side of Cobden Street) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1264685, first listed on 24 December 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Taylor'S Bell Foundry (That Part on West Side of Cobden Street)?

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