Grade II listed · Blackpool

Cabin Lift

Cabin Lift is a Grade II listed building in Blackpool, first listed on 8 March 2010. It is one of 50 Grade II entries among 56 listed buildings in Blackpool; 70% of Blackpool’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Cabin Lift
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1393721
Date first listed	8 March 2010
Local planning authority	Blackpool
Location	53.83839, -3.05511 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1393721

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Blackpool will require for your works on Cabin Lift, 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 Cabin Lift

Name	Grade	Distance
Shelter on Queen's Promenade, Blackpool	II	325 m
Savoy Garage	II	408 m
Shelter on Queen's Promenade, Blackpool	II	556 m
Shelter on Queen's Promenade, Blackpool	II	689 m
Miners' Convalescent Home	II	792 m
Shelter on Queen's Promenade, Blackpool	II	860 m
Blackpool Middle and Lower Walk colonnades including associated retaining walls and pillar in Jubilee Gardens	II	1.2 km
Imperial Hotel	II	1.2 km
Shelter on Queen's Promenade, Blackpool	II	1.5 km
Methodist Chapel	II	1.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin Lift listed?

Yes. Cabin Lift is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1393721, first listed on 8 March 2010. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Cabin Lift?

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