Grade II listed · West Berkshire

Purley Lodge and the Gatehouse

Purley Lodge and the Gatehouse is a Grade II listed building in West Berkshire, first listed on 9 January 1986. It is one of 1,738 Grade II entries among 1,889 listed buildings in West Berkshire; 87% of West Berkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Purley Lodge and the Gatehouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1130001
Date first listed	9 January 1986
Local planning authority	West Berkshire
Location	51.48259, -1.05003 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1130001

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Berkshire will require for your works on Purley Lodge and the Gatehouse, 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 Purley Lodge and the Gatehouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Jasmine Cottages	II	53 m
Ivy Cottage	II	147 m
Milestone at Su 6582 7618	II	280 m
G P Trentham Limited	II	296 m
Yew Tree Cottage	II	424 m
Purley Park	II*	703 m
Canning Tomb Approximatley 9 Metres to North West of Tower of Church of St Mary	II	738 m
Church of St Mary	II*	754 m
Chest Tomb Approximately 6 Metres to South of Nave of Church of St Mary	II	758 m
Sherwood Tomb Approximately 2 Metres to South of Nave of Church of St Mary	II	764 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Purley Lodge and the Gatehouse listed?

Yes. Purley Lodge and the Gatehouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1130001, first listed on 9 January 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Purley Lodge and the Gatehouse?

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