Grade II listed · Lichfield

The Cot

The Cot is a Grade II listed building in Lichfield, first listed on 19 September 1973. It is one of 688 Grade II entries among 763 listed buildings in Lichfield; 34% of Lichfield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Cot
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1277807
Date first listed	19 September 1973
Local planning authority	Lichfield
Location	52.74910, -1.82052 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1277807

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lichfield will require for your works on The Cot, 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 The Cot

Name	Grade	Distance
1 and 3, Alrewas Road	II	21 m
2-10 Alrewas Road	II	28 m
Kings Bromley Stores	II	40 m
War Memorial	II	47 m
2-6, Manor Road	II	56 m
26 and 28, Alrewas Road	II	122 m
Church House	II	146 m
School House	II	161 m
Churchyard Cross Approximately 5 Yards South of Church of All Saints	II	163 m
13, Manor Road	II	171 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cot listed?

Yes. The Cot is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1277807, first listed on 19 September 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Cot?

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