Grade II listed · Cumberland

15 and 17, Lowther Street

15 and 17, Lowther Street is a Grade II listed building in Cumberland, first listed on 11 April 1994. It is one of 2,611 Grade II entries among 2,855 listed buildings in Cumberland; 91% of Cumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name15 and 17, Lowther Street
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1297407
Date first listed11 April 1994
Local planning authorityCumberland
Location54.89271, -2.93330 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1297407

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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 15 and 17, Lowther Street

NameGradeDistance
Lloyds BankII21 m
12, 14 and 16, Devonshire StreetII21 m
4, 6 and 6a, Lowther StreetII30 m
Devonshire ChambersII34 m
Congregational ChurchII*38 m
8, Lowther StreetII48 m
1-13, DEVONSHIRE STREET (See details for further address information)II49 m
2 AND 4, DEVONSHIRE STREET (See details for further address information)II50 m
Trustee Savings Bank and Attached RailingsII*57 m
Nisi Prius Courthouse, Associated Offices and Gate ArchI61 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 15 and 17, Lowther Street listed?
Yes. 15 and 17, Lowther Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1297407, first listed on 11 April 1994. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 15 and 17, Lowther Street?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cumberland, 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.