Grade II* listed · South Staffordshire

The Bowling Green Arch and Gates

The Bowling Green Arch and Gates is a Grade II* listed building in South Staffordshire, first listed on 19 March 1962. It is one of 42 Grade II* entries among 659 listed buildings in South Staffordshire; 12% of South Staffordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Bowling Green Arch and Gates
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1060192
Date first listed19 March 1962
Local planning authoritySouth Staffordshire
Location52.65855, -2.20418 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1060192

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Staffordshire will require for your works on The Bowling Green Arch and Gates, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Bowling Green Arch and Gates listed?
Yes. The Bowling Green Arch and Gates is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1060192, first listed on 19 March 1962. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Bowling Green Arch and Gates?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from South Staffordshire, 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.