Grade II listed · Liverpool

Sefton Park Library, including boundary railings and gates

Sefton Park Library, including boundary railings and gates is a Grade II listed building in Liverpool, first listed on 17 October 2012. It is one of 1,394 Grade II entries among 1,528 listed buildings in Liverpool; 99% of Liverpool’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSefton Park Library, including boundary railings and gates
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1409848
Date first listed17 October 2012
Local planning authorityLiverpool
Location53.37863, -2.94724 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1409848

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Liverpool will require for your works on Sefton Park Library, including boundary railings and gates, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sefton Park Library, including boundary railings and gates listed?
Yes. Sefton Park Library, including boundary railings and gates is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1409848, first listed on 17 October 2012. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Sefton Park Library, including boundary railings and gates?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Liverpool, 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.