Grade I listed · Bath and North East Somerset

Refectory to West of Chapter House

Refectory to West of Chapter House is a Grade I listed building in Bath and North East Somerset, first listed on 1 February 1956. It is one of 130 Grade I entries among 3,731 listed buildings in Bath and North East Somerset; 18% of Bath and North East Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRefectory to West of Chapter House
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1129461
Date first listed1 February 1956
Local planning authorityBath and North East Somerset
Location51.33128, -2.32027 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1129461

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bath and North East Somerset will require for your works on Refectory to West of Chapter House, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Refectory to West of Chapter House listed?
Yes. Refectory to West of Chapter House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1129461, first listed on 1 February 1956. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Refectory to West of Chapter 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.