Grade II listed · Leicester

Westcotes Maternity Hospital Including the Lodge and Stables to the South East

Westcotes Maternity Hospital Including the Lodge and Stables to the South East is a Grade II listed building in Leicester, first listed on 14 March 1975. It is one of 345 Grade II entries among 395 listed buildings in Leicester; 20% of Leicester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Westcotes Maternity Hospital Including the Lodge and Stables to the South East
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1361053
Date first listed	14 March 1975
Local planning authority	Leicester
Location	52.62947, -1.15500 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1361053

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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 Westcotes Maternity Hospital Including the Lodge and Stables to the South East

Name	Grade	Distance
Walls and gatepiers to Sykefield	II	187 m
Sykefield and 138, Westcotes Drive	II	187 m
Vicarage to the Church of the Martyrs	II	249 m
Church of the Martyrs	II	292 m
59 and 61, Dunster Street	II	418 m
Robert Hall Memorial Baptist Church	II	463 m
Former Narborough Road School	II	500 m
Former Church of St Paul	II	576 m
Bridge Over River Soar	II	841 m
Bridge over River Soar	II	878 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Westcotes Maternity Hospital Including the Lodge and Stables to the South East listed?

Yes. Westcotes Maternity Hospital Including the Lodge and Stables to the South East is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1361053, first listed on 14 March 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Westcotes Maternity Hospital Including the Lodge and Stables to the South East?

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