Grade II listed · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Durley Court Hotel Washington Hotel

Durley Court Hotel Washington Hotel 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	Durley Court Hotel Washington Hotel
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1108859
Date first listed	1 August 1974
Local planning authority	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Location	50.71834, -1.88783 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1108859

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will require for your works on Durley Court Hotel Washington Hotel, 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 Durley Court Hotel Washington Hotel

Name	Grade	Distance
Corner House Hotel	II	91 m
5-11, POOLE HILL (See details for further address information)	II	97 m
The Pembroke Arms	II	112 m
39, Poole Hill	II	141 m
Pembroke Hotel	II	143 m
17-21, WEST HILL ROAD (See details for further address information)	II	145 m
6-18, POOLE HILL (See details for further address information)	II	176 m
Branksome Arms	II	187 m
6, St Michael'S Road	II	208 m
Pars Corner	II	208 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Durley Court Hotel Washington Hotel listed?

Yes. Durley Court Hotel Washington Hotel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1108859, 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 Durley Court Hotel Washington Hotel?

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.