Grade II* listed · Solihull

Chester House

Chester House is a Grade II* listed building in Solihull, first listed on 5 December 1949. It is one of 39 Grade II* entries among 384 listed buildings in Solihull; 0% of Solihull’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chester House
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1076702
Date first listed	5 December 1949
Local planning authority	Solihull
Location	52.38943, -1.73502 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1076702

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Solihull will require for your works on Chester House, 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 Chester House

Name	Grade	Distance
1671, Warwick Road	II	15 m
1624-1628, Warwick Road	II	21 m
1622, Warwick Road	II	22 m
1681, 1683 and 1683a, Warwick Road	II	52 m
1608, Warwick Road	II	59 m
1699 and 1701, Warwick Road	II	109 m
1637, Warwick Road	II	138 m
1709, Warwick Road	II	139 m
1711 and 1713, Warwick Road	II	144 m
The Guild House	II*	145 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chester House listed?

Yes. Chester House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1076702, first listed on 5 December 1949. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Chester House?

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