Grade II listed · Lancaster

Childrens Library

Childrens Library is a Grade II listed building in Lancaster, first listed on 13 March 1995. It is one of 1,241 Grade II entries among 1,332 listed buildings in Lancaster; 89% of Lancaster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Childrens Library
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1298369
Date first listed	13 March 1995
Local planning authority	Lancaster
Location	54.04937, -2.80178 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1298369

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lancaster will require for your works on Childrens Library, 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 Childrens Library

Name	Grade	Distance
17, New Street	II	10 m
19 and 21, New Street	II	20 m
16,18 and 20, New Street	II	23 m
Cooperative Store	II	24 m
12, New Street	II	26 m
14, New Street	II	26 m
23, New Street	II	27 m
22, New Street	II	30 m
24, New Street	II	34 m
8, New Street	II	34 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Childrens Library listed?

Yes. Childrens Library is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1298369, first listed on 13 March 1995. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Childrens Library?

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