Grade II* listed · Dover

The Guildhall

The Guildhall is a Grade II* listed building in Dover, first listed on 19 May 1950. It is one of 110 Grade II* entries among 1,923 listed buildings in Dover; 3% of Dover’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Guildhall
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1069731
Date first listed	19 May 1950
Local planning authority	Dover
Location	51.27482, 1.33862 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1069731

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dover will require for your works on The Guildhall, 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 The Guildhall

Name	Grade	Distance
14, Cattle Market	II	18 m
16, Cattle Market	II	21 m
20 and 22, Cattle Market	II	33 m
10 and 12, Cattle Market	II	33 m
Sandwich United Reformed Church	II	35 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	39 m
2, Moat Sole	II	40 m
7, Cattle Market	II	41 m
East Kent Road Car Former Office	II	42 m
6 and 8, Cattle Market	II	43 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Guildhall listed?

Yes. The Guildhall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1069731, 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 Guildhall?

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.