Grade II listed · Dorset

Former Stables in Grounds of No 540, Adjoining Abbott Street

Former Stables in Grounds of No 540, Adjoining Abbott Street is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 2 November 1982. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 55% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Stables in Grounds of No 540, Adjoining Abbott Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1152864
Date first listed	2 November 1982
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.80803, -2.01462 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1152864

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on Former Stables in Grounds of No 540, Adjoining Abbott Street, 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 Former Stables in Grounds of No 540, Adjoining Abbott Street

Name	Grade	Distance
Mattis	II	17 m
Pamphill Dairy House	II	26 m
Pamphill Farm House	II	147 m
632, Abbott Street	II	178 m
Hillbutts Post Office and Attached Cottage on North	II	201 m
Range of Estate Workshops North-West of Hillbutts Post Office	II	204 m
Church of St Stephen	II	234 m
Monument to Walter Ralph Bankes, in Churchyard of Church of St Stephen	II	237 m
628 and 629, Blandford Road	II	263 m
Galpins Cottage	II	274 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Stables in Grounds of No 540, Adjoining Abbott Street listed?

Yes. Former Stables in Grounds of No 540, Adjoining Abbott Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1152864, first listed on 2 November 1982. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Stables in Grounds of No 540, Adjoining Abbott Street?

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.