Listed buildings

A listed building is a building that has been placed on the Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest by Historic England. There are three grades of listing:

• Grade I: buildings of exceptional, national interest.  We have five Grade I listed buildings in Cheltenham including St Mary's church, Montpellier Rotunda and Pittville Pump Room
• Grade II: buildings of outstanding interest. There are 387 Grade II listed buildings in Cheltenham, noteworthy examples include the Municipal Offices, the Royal Crescent and the central block of Cheltenham General Hospital
• Grade II: buildings of special interest. There are 2210 Grade II listed buildings in Cheltenham; these are very wide-ranging and include numerous domestic properties as well as buildings such as the Town Hall and parts of Cheltenham Ladies' College

Listed building consent is required for alterations and extensions to listed buildings irrespective of grade. This applies to both the exterior and the interior of the building. Most attached structures and buildings and structures within the historic curtilage of a listed building are also covered by the listing.

Interactive Map: Listed Buildings

Unauthorised work to a listed building constitutes a criminal offence, and may lead to prosecution. There is no time limit and liability for unauthorised work may pass to new owners.

 

Locally listed buildings

Cheltenham has many interesting buildings and structures which do not meet the strict criteria for statutory listing, but still make a special contribution to the history, appearance, character and cultural value of Cheltenham. We recognise these in our index of buildings of local interest which currently contains around 450 buildings and structures that are valued by the community.

Inclusion on the index does not affect any planning rights at the properties identified. However, the council will give careful consideration to the local importance of the property and its setting when considering any applications for planning or other consents. We may consider action to protect the building if it is considered to be under threat of demolition or damage.

Interactive Map: Locally Listed Buildings