Grade II listed · Coventry

Dial House

Dial House is a Grade II listed building in Coventry, first listed on 24 June 1974. It is one of 263 Grade II entries among 308 listed buildings in Coventry; 24% of Coventry’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Dial House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1145908
Date first listed	24 June 1974
Local planning authority	Coventry
Location	52.41675, -1.57695 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1145908

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Coventry will require for your works on Dial 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 Dial House

Name	Grade	Distance
10, 10a and 12, Dial House Lane	II	128 m
Barn Cottage	II	167 m
Barn Farmhouse	II	174 m
Lower Eastern Green Farmhouse	II	242 m
Limbrick Wood School (Junior Block)	II	759 m
Limbrick Wood School (Infants Block)	II	840 m
House Block to East of Linked Teaching and Gymnasium Blocks, at Woodlands School	II	1.1 km
House Block East of Teaching Block Lying Due East of Main Block at Woodlands School	II	1.1 km
Dovecote at Allesley Hall	II	1.1 km
Teaching Block with Attached Gymnasium North East of Main Block at Woodlands School	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Dial House listed?

Yes. Dial House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1145908, first listed on 24 June 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Dial House?

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