Grade II listed · Wigan

Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, with attached kitchen to rear

Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, with attached kitchen to rear is a Grade II listed building in Wigan, first listed on 24 August 1994. It is one of 319 Grade II entries among 352 listed buildings in Wigan; 82% of Wigan’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, with attached kitchen to rear
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1384571
Date first listed	24 August 1994
Local planning authority	Wigan
Location	53.55777, -2.62905 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1384571

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wigan will require for your works on Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, with attached kitchen to rear, 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 Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, with attached kitchen to rear

Name	Grade	Distance
K6 Telephone Kiosk Adjacent to the North East Corner of the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary	II	14 m
1, New Lodge	II	185 m
Gateway and Lodges to Haigh Hall Park	II*	198 m
The Elms	II	216 m
Milestone Set in Boundary Wall to North East of the Elms	II	290 m
Tyldesley Monument	II	334 m
2-20, Swinley Road	II	349 m
Numbers 13-23 with Attached Boundary Wall	II	365 m
5-15, Swinley Road	II	384 m
Church of St Michael	II*	425 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, with attached kitchen to rear listed?

Yes. Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, with attached kitchen to rear is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1384571, first listed on 24 August 1994. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, with attached kitchen to rear?

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