Grade II* listed · Newcastle-under-Lyme

Betley Court, dovecote, and forecourt walls and gates

Betley Court, dovecote, and forecourt walls and gates is a Grade II* listed building in Newcastle-under-Lyme, first listed on 13 September 1976. It is one of 24 Grade II* entries among 367 listed buildings in Newcastle-under-Lyme; 32% of Newcastle-under-Lyme’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBetley Court, dovecote, and forecourt walls and gates
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1038584
Date first listed13 September 1976
Local planning authorityNewcastle-under-Lyme
Location53.03231, -2.36902 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1038584

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Newcastle-under-Lyme will require for your works on Betley Court, dovecote, and forecourt walls and gates, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Betley Court, dovecote, and forecourt walls and gates

NameGradeDistance
Clock House and Mews HouseII55 m
Tower ViewII97 m
Lime View and attached wall plinth and gate pierII98 m
Abrahams House and Rose View with adjoining plinth and gate piersII117 m
Fir Tree Cottage with Attached Plinth and Gate PiersII129 m
The Old Post Office with Attached Plinth and Gate PiersII137 m
Shade House with attached plinth and gate piersII142 m
The SquareII158 m
2 Main RoadII166 m
Bowhill House and FarmhouseII191 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Betley Court, dovecote, and forecourt walls and gates listed?
Yes. Betley Court, dovecote, and forecourt walls and gates is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1038584, first listed on 13 September 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Betley Court, dovecote, and forecourt walls and gates?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Newcastle-under-Lyme, 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.