Grade II listed · Cherwell

Unicorn Hotel, Doubled Gable Range in Courtyard to South

Unicorn Hotel, Doubled Gable Range in Courtyard to South is a Grade II listed building in Cherwell, first listed on 14 February 1986. It is one of 2,187 Grade II entries among 2,327 listed buildings in Cherwell; 45% of Cherwell’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameUnicorn Hotel, Doubled Gable Range in Courtyard to South
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1046924
Date first listed14 February 1986
Local planning authorityCherwell
Location52.06211, -1.33621 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1046924

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cherwell will require for your works on Unicorn Hotel, Doubled Gable Range in Courtyard to South, 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 Unicorn Hotel, Doubled Gable Range in Courtyard to South listed?
Yes. Unicorn Hotel, Doubled Gable Range in Courtyard to South is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1046924, first listed on 14 February 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Unicorn Hotel, Doubled Gable Range in Courtyard to South?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cherwell, 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.