Grade II listed · Lichfield

Westgate House and Attached Outbuildings, Front Walls, Gates and Railings

Westgate House and Attached Outbuildings, Front Walls, Gates and Railings is a Grade II listed building in Lichfield, first listed on 5 February 1952. It is one of 688 Grade II entries among 763 listed buildings in Lichfield; 0% of Lichfield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Westgate House and Attached Outbuildings, Front Walls, Gates and Railings
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1298734
Date first listed	5 February 1952
Local planning authority	Lichfield
Location	52.68456, -1.83289 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1298734

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lichfield will require for your works on Westgate House and Attached Outbuildings, Front Walls, Gates and Railings, 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 Westgate House and Attached Outbuildings, Front Walls, Gates and Railings

Name	Grade	Distance
Westgate Cottage	II	14 m
Former Probate Court and Attached Area Railings	II	27 m
1, the Close	II	34 m
Number 10 Newton'S College	II	34 m
Art Gallery and Attached Balustrades Former Public Library	II	38 m
Moat House and Attached Wall to Left and Outbuilding to Rear	II	38 m
Remains of West Gate	II	41 m
Darwin House	I	49 m
Langton House	II	51 m
2, 3 and 4, the Close	II	55 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Westgate House and Attached Outbuildings, Front Walls, Gates and Railings listed?

Yes. Westgate House and Attached Outbuildings, Front Walls, Gates and Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1298734, first listed on 5 February 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Westgate House and Attached Outbuildings, Front Walls, Gates and Railings?

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