Grade II listed · Sandwell

South Portal, Netherton Tunnel, Warrens Hill Park Birmingham Canal Netherton Tunnel Branch Windmill End, Rowley Kings

South Portal, Netherton Tunnel, Warrens Hill Park Birmingham Canal Netherton Tunnel Branch Windmill End, Rowley Kings is a Grade II listed building in Sandwell, first listed on 29 September 1987. It is one of 195 Grade II entries among 205 listed buildings in Sandwell; 36% of Sandwell’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	South Portal, Netherton Tunnel, Warrens Hill Park Birmingham Canal Netherton Tunnel Branch Windmill End, Rowley Kings
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1342648
Date first listed	29 September 1987
Local planning authority	Sandwell
Location	52.49341, -2.06910 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1342648

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Planium checks which consents Sandwell will require for your works on South Portal, Netherton Tunnel, Warrens Hill Park Birmingham Canal Netherton Tunnel Branch Windmill End, Rowley Kings, 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 South Portal, Netherton Tunnel, Warrens Hill Park Birmingham Canal Netherton Tunnel Branch Windmill End, Rowley Kings

Name	Grade	Distance
Cobbs Engine House and Chimney Warrens Hall Park	II	69 m
Footbridge Over Netherton Tunnel Branch at Windmill End Dudley Canal	II	171 m
Old Portway Farmhouse	II	1.7 km
Barn Approximately 5 Metres East of Old Portway Farmhouse	II	1.7 km
War Memorial in Rowley Regis Cemetery	II	1.7 km
War memorial outside St Giles' Church, Rowley Regis	II	1.9 km
191, Halesowen Road	II	1.9 km
Cradley Heath Public Library	II	2.1 km
Church of the Holy Trinity	II	2.1 km
Former Blackheath Public Library	II	2.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is South Portal, Netherton Tunnel, Warrens Hill Park Birmingham Canal Netherton Tunnel Branch Windmill End, Rowley Kings listed?

Yes. South Portal, Netherton Tunnel, Warrens Hill Park Birmingham Canal Netherton Tunnel Branch Windmill End, Rowley Kings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1342648, first listed on 29 September 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to South Portal, Netherton Tunnel, Warrens Hill Park Birmingham Canal Netherton Tunnel Branch Windmill End, Rowley Kings?

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