Grade II listed · Somerset

2, Cork Street

2, Cork Street is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 16 February 1983. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 40% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	2, Cork Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1057817
Date first listed	16 February 1983
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.23107, -2.32198 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1057817

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 2, Cork Street

Name	Grade	Distance
Monmouth Chambers	II*	14 m
16 and 17, Stony Street	II*	16 m
Premises of Frome-Selwood Building Society	II	19 m
National Westminster Bank	II	25 m
2, Stony Street	II	27 m
14 and 15, Stony Street	II	29 m
The George Hotel	II	32 m
Monmouth House and Gate Piers to Road	II	32 m
Cross Near Opening to Cheap Street	II	34 m
12 and 13, Stony Street	II	37 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 2, Cork Street listed?

Yes. 2, Cork Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1057817, first listed on 16 February 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 2, Cork Street?

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