Grade II listed · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

The Rising Sun Public House

The Rising Sun Public House is a Grade II listed building in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, first listed on 12 February 1976. It is one of 691 Grade II entries among 748 listed buildings in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole; 40% of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Rising Sun Public House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1110070
Date first listed	12 February 1976
Local planning authority	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Location	50.73584, -1.76064 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1110070

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will require for your works on The Rising Sun Public House, 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 Rising Sun Public House

Name	Grade	Distance
War Memorial	II	37 m
113, Purewell	II	45 m
Purewell Farm House	II	67 m
The Salisbury Arms Public House	II	250 m
Gate and End Piers at Street Boundary of No 39 (Ashtree House)	II	306 m
Ashtree House	II	306 m
Garden Wall Along Western Rear Boundary at No 39 (Ashtree House)	II	318 m
Garden Wall Along Eastern Rear Boundary at No 35 (Hengistbury House)	II	322 m
Street Boundary Wall and Gate at No 37	II	322 m
37, Purewell	II	324 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rising Sun Public House listed?

Yes. The Rising Sun Public House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1110070, first listed on 12 February 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Rising Sun Public House?

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.