Grade II listed · Sefton

29, 31 and 31a, Botanic Road

29, 31 and 31a, Botanic Road is a Grade II listed building in Sefton, first listed on 15 November 1972. It is one of 543 Grade II entries among 566 listed buildings in Sefton; 21% of Sefton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name29, 31 and 31a, Botanic Road
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1379521
Date first listed15 November 1972
Local planning authoritySefton
Location53.65854, -2.96505 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1379521

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sefton will require for your works on 29, 31 and 31a, Botanic Road, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 29, 31 and 31a, Botanic Road listed?
Yes. 29, 31 and 31a, Botanic Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1379521, first listed on 15 November 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 29, 31 and 31a, Botanic Road?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Sefton, 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.