Grade II listed · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Royal National Hospital and Chest Clinic

Royal National Hospital and Chest Clinic is a Grade II listed building in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, first listed on 1 August 1974. It is one of 691 Grade II entries among 748 listed buildings in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole; 32% of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Royal National Hospital and Chest Clinic
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1108822
Date first listed	1 August 1974
Local planning authority	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Location	50.72248, -1.88372 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1108822

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will require for your works on Royal National Hospital and Chest Clinic, 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 Royal National Hospital and Chest Clinic

Name	Grade	Distance
Royal National Hospital Chapel	II	72 m
Former Town Hall	II	112 m
Bournemouth War Memorial with associated steps, enclosure and balustrade	II*	171 m
Richmond Hill United Reformed Church and Sunday Schools	II	230 m
Church of St Stephen	I	230 m
Hill View Lodge	II	289 m
Salisbury House Walton House	II	322 m
Pars Corner	II	337 m
Norfolk Hotel	II	338 m
38, Richmond Hill	II	342 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal National Hospital and Chest Clinic listed?

Yes. Royal National Hospital and Chest Clinic is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1108822, first listed on 1 August 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Royal National Hospital and Chest Clinic?

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