Grade II listed · Kirklees

Somervill

Somervill is a Grade II listed building in Kirklees, first listed on 29 September 1978. It is one of 2,895 Grade II entries among 2,978 listed buildings in Kirklees; 11% of Kirklees’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSomervill
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1313911
Date first listed29 September 1978
Local planning authorityKirklees
Location53.65594, -1.80900 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1313911

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Kirklees will require for your works on Somervill, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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 Somervill

Frequently asked questions

Is Somervill listed?
Yes. Somervill is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1313911, first listed on 29 September 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Somervill?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Kirklees, 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.