Grade II listed · Dorset

8, Water Lane

8, Water Lane is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 24 June 1985. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 82% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	8, Water Lane
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1110241
Date first listed	24 June 1985
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.87794, -2.20089 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1110241

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on 8, Water Lane, 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 8, Water Lane

Name	Grade	Distance
Portman Lodge	II	92 m
36, Durweston Village	II	112 m
33, Durweston Village	II	143 m
Cottage Immediately South-West of No 33	II	153 m
30, 31 and 32, Durweston Village	II	165 m
Durweston Mill House	II	171 m
Knighton Manor	II	192 m
Barn 10 Metres North-East of Durweston Farmhouse	II	196 m
Stable and Outbuilding Range 10 Metres South-East of Durweston Farmhouse.	II	199 m
Stable-Block 5m North of Durweston Farmhouse	II	216 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 8, Water Lane listed?

Yes. 8, Water Lane is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1110241, first listed on 24 June 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 8, Water Lane?

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