Grade II listed · Redcar and Cleveland

Riftswood

Riftswood is a Grade II listed building in Redcar and Cleveland, first listed on 18 January 1994. It is one of 569 Grade II entries among 609 listed buildings in Redcar and Cleveland; 90% of Redcar and Cleveland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Riftswood
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1387592
Date first listed	18 January 1994
Local planning authority	Redcar and Cleveland
Location	54.57496, -0.97671 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1387592

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Redcar and Cleveland will require for your works on Riftswood, 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 Riftswood

Name	Grade	Distance
Manesty	II	112 m
Summerhouse 20 Metres to Rear of Manesty (Number 40)	II	135 m
Garden Walls to East, North and West of Manesty (Number 40)	II	154 m
Greenhouse 70 Metres West of Manesty (Number 40)	II	186 m
Rushpool Hall	II*	308 m
Railway Viaduct (That Part in Saltburn, Marske and New Marske Civil Parish)	II	338 m
Stable, Coach House, Coachman'S Hut and Screen Wall, Adjoining East End of Rushpool Hall	II	346 m
Railway Viaduct (That Part in Skelton and Brotton)	II	349 m
Saltburn Primary School (Marske Mill Base)	II	705 m
Bardencroft	II	708 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Riftswood listed?

Yes. Riftswood is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1387592, first listed on 18 January 1994. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Riftswood?

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