Grade II listed · Dudley

The Rectory

The Rectory is a Grade II listed building in Dudley, first listed on 8 November 1949. It is one of 245 Grade II entries among 270 listed buildings in Dudley; 7% of Dudley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Rectory
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1107167
Date first listed	8 November 1949
Local planning authority	Dudley
Location	52.44662, -2.13752 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1107167

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dudley will require for your works on The Rectory, 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 Rectory

Name	Grade	Distance
Parish Church of St Mary	II	44 m
Swinford Old Hall	II	67 m
The Castle	II	132 m
6-16, Church Road	II	172 m
4, Church Road	II	190 m
Waterloo Cottage	II	196 m
Seven Stars Public House	II	329 m
Wheelergate	II	617 m
Gate Piers and Wall at Old Swinford Hospital	II	620 m
Old Swinford Hospital	II*	647 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rectory listed?

Yes. The Rectory is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1107167, first listed on 8 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 Rectory?

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