Grade II listed · Harborough

The Chestnuts

The Chestnuts is a Grade II listed building in Harborough, first listed on 19 September 1977. It is one of 1,155 Grade II entries among 1,282 listed buildings in Harborough; 24% of Harborough’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Chestnuts
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1074428
Date first listed	19 September 1977
Local planning authority	Harborough
Location	52.47678, -0.91212 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1074428

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Harborough will require for your works on The Chestnuts, 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 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 The Chestnuts

Name	Grade	Distance
17 and 19, Kettering Road	II	31 m
Cherry Tree Inn	II	71 m
Manor House	II	73 m
War Memorial 1914 to 1918 War in Churchyard of Church of St Nicholas	II	136 m
The Rectory	II*	147 m
Church of St Nicholas	II	152 m
Original North West Building at Harborough Rubber Works	II	175 m
The Lodge	II	268 m
The Settling Rooms	II	277 m
91 and 93, St Marys Road	II	291 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Chestnuts listed?

Yes. The Chestnuts is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1074428, first listed on 19 September 1977. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Chestnuts?

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