Grade II listed · Cambridge

Selwyn College, Gateway and Screen Between the North Range and the Chapel

Selwyn College, Gateway and Screen Between the North Range and the Chapel is a Grade II listed building in Cambridge, first listed on 2 November 1972. It is one of 716 Grade II entries among 837 listed buildings in Cambridge; 30% of Cambridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Selwyn College, Gateway and Screen Between the North Range and the Chapel
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1106253
Date first listed	2 November 1972
Local planning authority	Cambridge
Location	52.20113, 0.10670 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1106253

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cambridge will require for your works on Selwyn College, Gateway and Screen Between the North Range and the Chapel, 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 Selwyn College, Gateway and Screen Between the North Range and the Chapel

Name	Grade	Distance
Selwyn College Chapel	II	25 m
Selwyn College, North Range	II	32 m
Selwyn College Master'S Lodge	II	48 m
Selwyn College Hall	II	66 m
Selwyn College Entrance Block	II	74 m
Newnham College, Clough Hall	II*	106 m
Newnham College, Kennedy Buildings	II*	108 m
Faculty of Economics and Politics, Cambridge University	II	121 m
Newnham College, Hall	II	121 m
Newnham College, Old Library	II*	125 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Selwyn College, Gateway and Screen Between the North Range and the Chapel listed?

Yes. Selwyn College, Gateway and Screen Between the North Range and the Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1106253, first listed on 2 November 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Selwyn College, Gateway and Screen Between the North Range and the Chapel?

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