Grade II listed · Lancaster

Beechfield

Beechfield is a Grade II listed building in Lancaster, first listed on 2 May 1968. It is one of 1,241 Grade II entries among 1,332 listed buildings in Lancaster; 25% of Lancaster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Beechfield
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1308687
Date first listed	2 May 1968
Local planning authority	Lancaster
Location	54.16188, -2.76085 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1308687

Planning works on this listed building?

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

Name	Grade	Distance
6, Yealand Road	II	55 m
10, Yealand Road	II	66 m
Green Garth	II	96 m
The Elms and Stable Block Attached to the South-West	II	106 m
5, 7 and 9, Yealand Road	II	108 m
Wall and Railings with Gates in Front of No. 4	II	113 m
Laurel Bank	II	122 m
Peterhill House	II	129 m
Church of St Mary	II	151 m
Quaker Meeting House	II*	154 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Beechfield listed?

Yes. Beechfield is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1308687, first listed on 2 May 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Beechfield?

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.