Grade II listed · Dorset

Olde School House

Olde School House is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 14 June 1974. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 42% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Olde School House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1135161
Date first listed	14 June 1974
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.65883, -2.47320 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1135161

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on Olde School 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 Olde School House

Name	Grade	Distance
24, Church Street	II	17 m
Island Cottage	II	61 m
Stable Yard Gates and Gate Piers Westbrook House	II	65 m
Southbrook	II	69 m
Granary at Westbrook Farm	II	83 m
Carriage House to Number 26 Southbrook	II	86 m
Stable Block at Westbrook House	II	88 m
Former Methodist Chapel	II	91 m
Sally Rose	II	98 m
32, Church Street	II	104 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Olde School House listed?

Yes. Olde School House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1135161, first listed on 14 June 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Olde School House?

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.