Grade II listed · Dorset

Columns Round Tennis Court at Purbeck House

Columns Round Tennis Court at Purbeck House is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 21 March 1983. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 57% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameColumns Round Tennis Court at Purbeck House
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1152622
Date first listed21 March 1983
Local planning authorityDorset
Location50.60776, -1.95906 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1152622

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on Columns Round Tennis Court at Purbeck House, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Columns Round Tennis Court at Purbeck House listed?
Yes. Columns Round Tennis Court at Purbeck House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1152622, first listed on 21 March 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Columns Round Tennis Court at Purbeck 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.