Grade II listed · Westmorland and Furness

Bank House

Bank House is a Grade II listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 14 June 1984. It is one of 4,378 Grade II entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 52% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bank House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1383977
Date first listed	14 June 1984
Local planning authority	Westmorland and Furness
Location	54.27779, -2.45415 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1383977

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Westmorland and Furness will require for your works on Bank House, 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 Bank House

Name	Grade	Distance
Ivy Cottage	II	8 m
Edmonsons	II	12 m
The Old Cobblers Shop and 2 Adjoining Cottages	II	14 m
Gateway to South Side of Churchyard of Church of St Andrew	II	15 m
Sedgwick Fountain	II	18 m
Sedgwick Cottage	II	20 m
The George and Dragon	II	21 m
White Hart House and Gable Cottage and Attached Mounting Steps	II	30 m
Middleton Cottage	II	33 m
Dent War Memorial	II	33 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bank House listed?

Yes. Bank House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1383977, first listed on 14 June 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bank House?

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