Grade II listed · Wolverhampton

Former Chubb'S Lock Works

Former Chubb'S Lock Works is a Grade II listed building in Wolverhampton, first listed on 31 March 1992. It is one of 352 Grade II entries among 377 listed buildings in Wolverhampton; 52% of Wolverhampton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Chubb'S Lock Works
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1279564
Date first listed	31 March 1992
Local planning authority	Wolverhampton
Location	52.58727, -2.12330 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1279564

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wolverhampton will require for your works on Former Chubb'S Lock Works, 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 Former Chubb'S Lock Works

Name	Grade	Distance
Prince Albert Public House	II	39 m
Grand Theatre	II*	107 m
Canal footbridge at entrance to Broad Street Basin	II	130 m
Queen'S Building	II	131 m
Former University of Wolverhampton Annexe	II	141 m
Broad Street Warehouse	II	149 m
43a, Queen Street	II	173 m
44 and 45, Queen Street	II	175 m
27 and 28, Queen Street	II	182 m
Nos 47,48 and 49 and Attached Railings	II	188 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Chubb'S Lock Works listed?

Yes. Former Chubb'S Lock Works is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1279564, first listed on 31 March 1992. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Chubb'S Lock Works?

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