Grade II listed · York

Lamel Beeches (former Medical Superintendent's house for The Retreat)

Lamel Beeches (former Medical Superintendent's house for The Retreat) is a Grade II listed building in York, first listed on 23 October 2024. It is one of 1,368 Grade II entries among 1,613 listed buildings in York; 100% of York’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameLamel Beeches (former Medical Superintendent's house for The Retreat)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1489305
Date first listed23 October 2024
Local planning authorityYork
Location53.95186, -1.06528 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1489305

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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 Lamel Beeches (former Medical Superintendent's house for The Retreat)

NameGradeDistance
103, Heslington RoadII45 m
Summerhouse Approximately 50 Metres West of Number 107 the Retreat HospitalII75 m
The RiseII144 m
The Retreat and boundary wallsII*172 m
2 AND 3, BELLE VUE TERRACE (See details for further address information)II179 m
Convent of St Joseph and Precinct Walls, Lawrence Street, YorkII237 m
York Cemetery Plot Number 17945 Hessay MonumentII242 m
Garrow HillII273 m
York Cemetery Plot Number 16404 Leetham MonumentII290 m
Stables and coach house with attached mortuary, in the grounds of The RetreatII298 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lamel Beeches (former Medical Superintendent's house for The Retreat) listed?
Yes. Lamel Beeches (former Medical Superintendent's house for The Retreat) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1489305, first listed on 23 October 2024. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Lamel Beeches (former Medical Superintendent's house for The Retreat)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from York, 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 9 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.