Grade II listed · Swindon

Corn Exchange and Town Hall

Corn Exchange and Town Hall is a Grade II listed building in Swindon, first listed on 2 October 1951. It is one of 620 Grade II entries among 663 listed buildings in Swindon; 0% of Swindon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Corn Exchange and Town Hall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1023523
Date first listed	2 October 1951
Local planning authority	Swindon
Location	51.55133, -1.77330 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1023523

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Swindon will require for your works on Corn Exchange and Town Hall, 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 Corn Exchange and Town Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Number 23 High Street with Number 1 the Square	II	36 m
Square House	II	42 m
Bell Hotel	II	55 m
22, High Street	II	65 m
Gate Piers to the Lawns (Demolished)	II	73 m
Coventry House	II	74 m
18, High Street	II	81 m
Redlands	II	84 m
16, High Street	II	89 m
14, High Street	II	97 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Corn Exchange and Town Hall listed?

Yes. Corn Exchange and Town Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1023523, first listed on 2 October 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Corn Exchange and Town Hall?

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