Grade II listed · Sefton

479 and 481, Lord Street

479 and 481, Lord Street is a Grade II listed building in Sefton, first listed on 18 December 1998. It is one of 543 Grade II entries among 566 listed buildings in Sefton; 80% of Sefton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	479 and 481, Lord Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1379657
Date first listed	18 December 1998
Local planning authority	Sefton
Location	53.65007, -3.00320 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1379657

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sefton will require for your works on 479 and 481, Lord Street, 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 479 and 481, Lord Street

Name	Grade	Distance
Numbers 469, 471 and 473 with Attached Verandah	II	13 m
Verandah to Numbers 487-495 (Numbers 487-495 Not Included)	II	24 m
Verandah to Numbers 459-467 (Numbers 459-467 Not Included)	II	33 m
Verandah to Numbers 497-507 (Numbers 497-507 Not Included)	II	39 m
Numbers 433-453 with Attached Verandah	II	48 m
Numbers 509-515 with Attached Glazed Canopy	II	50 m
Verandah to Numbers 517-523 (Numbers 517-523 Not Included)	II	81 m
Former bank, with attached verandah and former banking hall	II	81 m
Church of St George (United Reformed)	II	89 m
Verandah to Numbers 525-533 (Numbers 525-533 Not Included)	II	99 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 479 and 481, Lord Street listed?

Yes. 479 and 481, Lord Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1379657, first listed on 18 December 1998. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 479 and 481, Lord Street?

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.