Grade II listed · Malvern Hills

The Ruby

The Ruby is a Grade II listed building in Malvern Hills, first listed on 30 November 1949. It is one of 1,767 Grade II entries among 1,887 listed buildings in Malvern Hills; 0% of Malvern Hills’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Ruby
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1082758
Date first listed	30 November 1949
Local planning authority	Malvern Hills
Location	52.08463, -2.33324 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1082758

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Malvern Hills will require for your works on The Ruby, 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 Ruby

Name	Grade	Distance
108, Wells Road	II	42 m
Gothic Cottage	II	68 m
Hornyold Court	II	186 m
Essington Cottage	II	238 m
Essington House	II	260 m
167, Wells Road	II	338 m
171-175, Wells Road	II	374 m
177, Wells Road	II	400 m
181 and 183, Wells Road	II	481 m
May Place	II	547 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ruby listed?

Yes. The Ruby is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1082758, first listed on 30 November 1949. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Ruby?

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