Grade II listed · Lancaster

Laurel Bank

Laurel Bank is a Grade II listed building in Lancaster, first listed on 7 November 1983. It is one of 1,241 Grade II entries among 1,332 listed buildings in Lancaster; 50% of Lancaster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Laurel Bank
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1308726
Date first listed	7 November 1983
Local planning authority	Lancaster
Location	54.16255, -2.76233 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1308726

Planning works on this listed building?

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

Name	Grade	Distance
Peterhill House	II	15 m
Green Garth	II	36 m
10, Yealand Road	II	67 m
Mounting Block on Roadside to West of Quaker Meeting House	II	74 m
Quaker Meeting House	II*	98 m
Beechfield	II	122 m
6, Yealand Road	II	133 m
Yealand House	II	175 m
5, 7 and 9, Yealand Road	II	187 m
The Bower	II	194 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Laurel Bank listed?

Yes. Laurel Bank is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1308726, first listed on 7 November 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Laurel Bank?

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.