Grade II listed · Bath and North East Somerset

Island House

Island House is a Grade II listed building in Bath and North East Somerset, first listed on 21 December 1979. It is one of 3,390 Grade II entries among 3,731 listed buildings in Bath and North East Somerset; 63% of Bath and North East Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Island House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1115169
Date first listed	21 December 1979
Local planning authority	Bath and North East Somerset
Location	51.28505, -2.48426 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1115169

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bath and North East Somerset will require for your works on Island 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 Island House

Name	Grade	Distance
East garden wall to The Island House	II	22 m
15 The Island	II	26 m
The Island House	II	36 m
White Hart Public House	II	42 m
St Chad's Well about 40 yards south-west of The Island House	II	55 m
128 High Street	II	67 m
Entrance Piers and Flanking Wall to East of Parish Church of St John the Baptist	II	90 m
26 and 26a Church Square	II	100 m
Town Hall	II	101 m
Parish Church of St John the Baptist	II*	110 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Island House listed?

Yes. Island House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1115169, first listed on 21 December 1979. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Island House?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bath and North East Somerset, 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 9 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.