Grade II listed · Solihull

15 and 17, Chester Road

15 and 17, Chester Road is a Grade II listed building in Solihull, first listed on 22 July 1976. It is one of 333 Grade II entries among 384 listed buildings in Solihull; 29% of Solihull’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name15 and 17, Chester Road
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1076757
Date first listed22 July 1976
Local planning authoritySolihull
Location52.50571, -1.78913 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1076757

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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 15 and 17, Chester Road

NameGradeDistance
Stable Block at Castle Bromwich HallII*97 m
The RectoryII102 m
Bakehouse at Castle Bromwich HallI109 m
Pigeon House at Castle Bromwich HallII*120 m
East Forecourt Wall and West Forecourt Wall at Castle Bromwich HallII122 m
Castle Bromwich HallI138 m
Gatepiers to Forecourt of Castle Bromwich HallII*140 m
Birnam and MillbrickII145 m
Best Garden Walls and attached former Cold Bath, Castle Bromwich Hall GardensII178 m
Church of Saint Mary and Saint MargaretI181 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 15 and 17, Chester Road listed?
Yes. 15 and 17, Chester Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1076757, first listed on 22 July 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 15 and 17, Chester Road?
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.