Grade II* listed · Birmingham

Summerfield Community Centre and Job Preparation Unit

Summerfield Community Centre and Job Preparation Unit is a Grade II* listed building in Birmingham, first listed on 8 July 1982. It is one of 110 Grade II* entries among 1,520 listed buildings in Birmingham; 27% of Birmingham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSummerfield Community Centre and Job Preparation Unit
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1343401
Date first listed8 July 1982
Local planning authorityBirmingham
Location52.48715, -1.93845 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1343401

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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.

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Roving Bridge Just West of Rotton Park West and Soho Loop East Entrance, Over Birmingham Wolverhampton CanalII652 m
All Saints HospitalII691 m
Roving Bridge Over West Entrance to Rotton Park LoopII705 m
Stables at Rotton Park Loop Canal Maintenance YardII759 m
Covered dock at Rotton Park Loop Canal maintenance yardII766 m
Superintendent'S Office at Rotton Park Loop Canal Maintenance YardII769 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Summerfield Community Centre and Job Preparation Unit listed?
Yes. Summerfield Community Centre and Job Preparation Unit is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1343401, first listed on 8 July 1982. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Summerfield Community Centre and Job Preparation Unit?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Birmingham, 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.