Grade II listed · Wyre Forest

North Lodges and Gateway of Lea Castle

North Lodges and Gateway of Lea Castle is a Grade II listed building in Wyre Forest, first listed on 18 March 1987. It is one of 665 Grade II entries among 697 listed buildings in Wyre Forest; 78% of Wyre Forest’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameNorth Lodges and Gateway of Lea Castle
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1296589
Date first listed18 March 1987
Local planning authorityWyre Forest
Location52.41395, -2.22780 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1296589

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wyre Forest will require for your works on North Lodges and Gateway of Lea Castle, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is North Lodges and Gateway of Lea Castle listed?
Yes. North Lodges and Gateway of Lea Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1296589, first listed on 18 March 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to North Lodges and Gateway of Lea Castle?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Wyre Forest, 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.