Grade II* listed · Sefton

Former Preston Bank

Former Preston Bank is a Grade II* listed building in Sefton, first listed on 15 November 1972. It is one of 21 Grade II* entries among 566 listed buildings in Sefton; 21% of Sefton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Preston Bank
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1379639
Date first listed	15 November 1972
Local planning authority	Sefton
Location	53.64852, -3.00569 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1379639

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sefton will require for your works on Former Preston Bank, 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 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.

Listed buildings near Former Preston Bank

Name	Grade	Distance
Numbers 335 and 337 with Attached Verandah	II	11 m
319-325 Lord Street with attached verandah	II	11 m
Albany Buildings and Verandah Attached to Numbers 339-343	II	26 m
Wayfarers Arcade with attached verandah	II	39 m
Lakeland with Attached Verandah	II	42 m
365, Lord Street	II	51 m
Boothroyds with Attached Verandah	II	57 m
No. 367 LORD STREET	II	60 m
Numbers 287, 289 and 291 with Attached Verandah	II	79 m
Pavilion in Municipal Gardens	II	84 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Preston Bank listed?

Yes. Former Preston Bank is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1379639, 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 Former Preston Bank?

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.