Grade II listed · Bromsgrove

Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Lock Number 55

Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Lock Number 55 is a Grade II listed building in Bromsgrove, first listed on 16 July 1986. It is one of 457 Grade II entries among 490 listed buildings in Bromsgrove; 35% of Bromsgrove’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWorcester and Birmingham Canal, Lock Number 55
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1348588
Date first listed16 July 1986
Local planning authorityBromsgrove
Location52.31735, -2.02146 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1348588

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bromsgrove will require for your works on Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Lock Number 55, 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 Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Lock Number 55

NameGradeDistance
Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Lock Number 54II91 m
Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Lock Number 56II96 m
Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Lock Number 53II192 m
Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Lock Number 57II192 m
Worcester and Birmingham Canal, the Old Engine HouseII237 m
Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Lock Number 52II279 m
Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Lock Number 51II370 m
Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Bridge Number 55II384 m
Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Lock Number 50II470 m
Dial House Dial House FarmhouseII473 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Lock Number 55 listed?
Yes. Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Lock Number 55 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1348588, first listed on 16 July 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Lock Number 55?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bromsgrove, 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.