Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

31 (Beauford Lodge) and 33 (Douglas House) and front garden walls and gate piers

31 (Beauford Lodge) and 33 (Douglas House) and front garden walls and gate piers is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 10 January 1972. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 24% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	31 (Beauford Lodge) and 33 (Douglas House) and front garden walls and gate piers
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1375759
Date first listed	10 January 1972
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.18586, -2.86874 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1375759

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire West and Chester will require for your works on 31 (Beauford Lodge) and 33 (Douglas House) and front garden walls and gate piers, 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 31 (Beauford Lodge) and 33 (Douglas House) and front garden walls and gate piers

Name	Grade	Distance
Well in Garden 25 Metres South of Walmoor House	II	116 m
Walmoor House	II*	147 m
Riverside and Garden Walls	II	461 m
Craigside and Garden Walls	II	575 m
Boughton House	II	579 m
Heath House, 179 Christleton Road, Chester	II	584 m
Boughton Lodge and Attached Cottage	II	622 m
Barrel Well House	II	628 m
Boughton Hall	II	633 m
Ye Gardeners Arms Public House	II	640 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 31 (Beauford Lodge) and 33 (Douglas House) and front garden walls and gate piers listed?

Yes. 31 (Beauford Lodge) and 33 (Douglas House) and front garden walls and gate piers is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1375759, first listed on 10 January 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 31 (Beauford Lodge) and 33 (Douglas House) and front garden walls and gate piers?

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