Grade II* listed · Peterborough

Laurel Court including mounting block on the east wall, stone path to the west entrance, railings and gates to the west, and stone walls to the north, east, south and west

Laurel Court including mounting block on the east wall, stone path to the west entrance, railings and gates to the west, and stone walls to the north, east, south and west is a Grade II* listed building in Peterborough, first listed on 7 February 1952. It is one of 45 Grade II* entries among 921 listed buildings in Peterborough; 0% of Peterborough’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Laurel Court including mounting block on the east wall, stone path to the west entrance, railings and gates to the west, and stone walls to the north, east, south and west
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1310019
Date first listed	7 February 1952
Local planning authority	Peterborough
Location	52.57210, -0.23920 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1310019

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Peterborough will require for your works on Laurel Court including mounting block on the east wall, stone path to the west entrance, railings and gates to the west, and stone walls to the north, east, south and west, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Court including mounting block on the east wall, stone path to the west entrance, railings and gates to the west, and stone walls to the north, east, south and west

Name	Grade	Distance
19, Precincts	I	27 m
Well in the Great Cloister	I	38 m
Table Hall	I	46 m
Hostry Passage and Little Dorter	I	46 m
Great Cloister	I	48 m
16, Precincts	I	50 m
Chapter Office	I	50 m
Cathedral Church of St Peter, St Paul and St Andrew	I	50 m
Deanery	II*	69 m
Prebendal House	II	71 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Laurel Court including mounting block on the east wall, stone path to the west entrance, railings and gates to the west, and stone walls to the north, east, south and west listed?

Yes. Laurel Court including mounting block on the east wall, stone path to the west entrance, railings and gates to the west, and stone walls to the north, east, south and west is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1310019, first listed on 7 February 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Laurel Court including mounting block on the east wall, stone path to the west entrance, railings and gates to the west, and stone walls to the north, east, south and west?

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