Grade II listed · Stafford

Milepost North of Layby, Near Stafford Bypass

Milepost North of Layby, Near Stafford Bypass is a Grade II listed building in Stafford, first listed on 30 July 2008. It is one of 742 Grade II entries among 834 listed buildings in Stafford; 97% of Stafford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Milepost North of Layby, Near Stafford Bypass
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1392684
Date first listed	30 July 2008
Local planning authority	Stafford
Location	52.83454, -2.13360 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1392684

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Stafford will require for your works on Milepost North of Layby, Near Stafford Bypass, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 Milepost North of Layby, Near Stafford Bypass

Name	Grade	Distance
Parish Church Remains	II	1.5 km
Church of St Leonard	II	1.7 km
Black and White Cottage	II	2.2 km
43, Foregate Street	II	2.6 km
Detention Block North of Central Block, Hm Prison	II	2.7 km
62 and 63, Foregate Street	II	2.7 km
Detention Block North East of Central Block, Hm Prison	II	2.7 km
Hm Prison, Central Block	II	2.7 km
Perimeter Walls to West and North of Hm Prison	II	2.8 km
Friends' Meeting House	II*	2.8 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Milepost North of Layby, Near Stafford Bypass listed?

Yes. Milepost North of Layby, Near Stafford Bypass is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1392684, first listed on 30 July 2008. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Milepost North of Layby, Near Stafford Bypass?

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