Grade II listed · Somerset

Selwood House, with Short Enclosing Wall and Railing to Forecourt

Selwood House, with Short Enclosing Wall and Railing to Forecourt is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 17 April 1959. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 9% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Selwood House, with Short Enclosing Wall and Railing to Forecourt
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1177473
Date first listed	17 April 1959
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.05357, -2.72796 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1177473

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Selwood House, with Short Enclosing Wall and Railing to Forecourt

Name	Grade	Distance
Solicitors Offices Immediately East of Selwood House and Front Railings	II	10 m
The Globe Inn	II	19 m
Bonds Chemist Limited House and Shop About 10 Metres South West of the Old Bell House	II	23 m
The Market Hall	II	32 m
Tudor Cottage	II	36 m
The Old Bell House	II	38 m
The White Hart Inn	II	39 m
The Market Cross	II*	41 m
Langler House	II	44 m
Chancery House	II	49 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Selwood House, with Short Enclosing Wall and Railing to Forecourt listed?

Yes. Selwood House, with Short Enclosing Wall and Railing to Forecourt is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1177473, first listed on 17 April 1959. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Selwood House, with Short Enclosing Wall and Railing to Forecourt?

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