Grade II listed · Dorset

Hope Congregational Chapel

Hope Congregational Chapel is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 17 June 1974. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 46% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Hope Congregational Chapel
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1148107
Date first listed	17 June 1974
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.60617, -2.45340 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1148107

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on Hope Congregational Chapel, 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 Hope Congregational Chapel

Name	Grade	Distance
Warehouse Adjoining Hope Chapel	II	10 m
9, Trinity Street	II	15 m
Trinity House	II	24 m
Old Rooms Inn	II	27 m
11 and 11a, Trinity Street	II	28 m
Town Pump Remains	II	32 m
12, Trinity Street	II	32 m
Tudor House	II	33 m
Harbour House	II	37 m
2 and 2a, Trinity Road	II	47 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Hope Congregational Chapel listed?

Yes. Hope Congregational Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1148107, first listed on 17 June 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Hope Congregational Chapel?

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.