Grade I listed · Dover

The Salutation

The Salutation is a Grade I listed building in Dover, first listed on 19 May 1950. It is one of 38 Grade I entries among 1,923 listed buildings in Dover; 3% of Dover’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Salutation
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1069643
Date first listed19 May 1950
Local planning authorityDover
Location51.27445, 1.34448 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1069643

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dover will require for your works on The Salutation, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 The Salutation

NameGradeDistance
2 Bollards to East of Salutation Outhouses in the BulwarksII30 m
Outhouses in the Garden to the North West of the SalutationII35 m
Boundary Walls Around the Salutation on the North, West and South Sides and Post BoxII41 m
Salutation Cottage and GatewayII46 m
8, Knightrider StreetII50 m
2-6, Knightrider StreetII51 m
29-41, Upper Strand StreetII62 m
Section of Town Walling to East of Quay CottageII64 m
14, Knightrider StreetII74 m
32 and 34, Upper Strand StreetII74 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Salutation listed?
Yes. The Salutation is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1069643, first listed on 19 May 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Salutation?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Dover, 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.