Grade II listed · Wolverhampton

Retaining Wall and Arcade to South West of Low Level Station Forecourt

Retaining Wall and Arcade to South West of Low Level Station Forecourt is a Grade II listed building in Wolverhampton, first listed on 20 February 1987. It is one of 352 Grade II entries among 377 listed buildings in Wolverhampton; 47% of Wolverhampton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Retaining Wall and Arcade to South West of Low Level Station Forecourt
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1282465
Date first listed	20 February 1987
Local planning authority	Wolverhampton
Location	52.58773, -2.11917 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1282465

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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 Retaining Wall and Arcade to South West of Low Level Station Forecourt

Name	Grade	Distance
Low Level Station	II	83 m
Great Western Public House	II	125 m
Hydraulic Engine House	II	126 m
Wednesfield Road High Level Railway Bridge	II	182 m
Canal footbridge at entrance to Broad Street Basin	II	206 m
Broad Street Warehouse	II	208 m
Albion Mill	II	212 m
Mill Street Depot	II	215 m
Retaining Wall to High Level Line	II	243 m
Former Cheese and Butter Warehouse Approximately 20 Meters North of No 16a	II	267 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Retaining Wall and Arcade to South West of Low Level Station Forecourt listed?

Yes. Retaining Wall and Arcade to South West of Low Level Station Forecourt is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1282465, first listed on 20 February 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Retaining Wall and Arcade to South West of Low Level Station Forecourt?

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.