Grade II listed · Wakefield

Summer House in Bridge Royd Wood approximately 200 metres west of Cascade Bridge in Bretton Park

Summer House in Bridge Royd Wood approximately 200 metres west of Cascade Bridge in Bretton Park is a Grade II listed building in Wakefield, first listed on 6 May 1988. It is one of 659 Grade II entries among 741 listed buildings in Wakefield; 78% of Wakefield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSummer House in Bridge Royd Wood approximately 200 metres west of Cascade Bridge in Bretton Park
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1299846
Date first listed6 May 1988
Local planning authorityWakefield
Location53.60849, -1.57897 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1299846

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wakefield will require for your works on Summer House in Bridge Royd Wood approximately 200 metres west of Cascade Bridge in Bretton Park, 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 Summer House in Bridge Royd Wood approximately 200 metres west of Cascade Bridge in Bretton Park

NameGradeDistance
Bridge Over the Cut Immediately North of Cascade Bridge in Bretton ParkII127 m
Cascade Bridge and Weir in Bretton ParkII161 m
Camellia House in Bretton Park Approximately 80 Metres West of Bretton HallII438 m
Terrace and Attached Ha Ha Wall Immediately South of Bretton HallII446 m
Bretton Hall Including Attached Orangery to WestII*486 m
Stable Range in Bretton Park approximately 50 metres north of Bretton HallII*547 m
Terrace in Bretton Park Approximately 300 Metres North of Bretton HallII782 m
The North Lodge at Bretton ParkII804 m
Sculpture, Virginius and His Daughter, at East End of Terrace in Bretton Park, Approximately 300 Metres North of Bretton HallII823 m
Gardeners Cottage Including Attached Garden Walls, Sheds and Cart ShedsII884 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer House in Bridge Royd Wood approximately 200 metres west of Cascade Bridge in Bretton Park listed?
Yes. Summer House in Bridge Royd Wood approximately 200 metres west of Cascade Bridge in Bretton Park is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1299846, first listed on 6 May 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Summer House in Bridge Royd Wood approximately 200 metres west of Cascade Bridge in Bretton Park?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Wakefield, 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.