Grade II listed · Reading

Chiltern Court

Chiltern Court is a Grade II listed building in Reading, first listed on 22 June 1998. It is one of 476 Grade II entries among 504 listed buildings in Reading; 94% of Reading’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chiltern Court
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1119786
Date first listed	22 June 1998
Local planning authority	Reading
Location	51.47059, -0.98715 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1119786

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Reading will require for your works on Chiltern Court, 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 Chiltern Court

Name	Grade	Distance
Old Granary on Corner of Highmoor Road in Grounds of No 18	II	364 m
Isomer	II	391 m
Lodge to the Warren	II	445 m
Retaining Walls to Raised Walk to Riverside Garden Pavilion at Caversham Court	II	478 m
Eleven Tombs in St Peter'S Churchyard	II	480 m
Riverside Garden Pavilion at Caversham Court	II	489 m
Retaining Wall of St Peter'S Churchyard	II	490 m
Church of St Peter	II*	492 m
Retaining Walls of Axial East West Garden Terrace Walk at Caversham Court	II	508 m
Caversham Court Stables	II	549 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chiltern Court listed?

Yes. Chiltern Court is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1119786, first listed on 22 June 1998. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Chiltern Court?

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