Grade II listed · Charnwood

The Gables

The Gables is a Grade II listed building in Charnwood, first listed on 9 October 1984. It is one of 740 Grade II entries among 791 listed buildings in Charnwood; 61% of Charnwood’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Gables
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1177742
Date first listed	9 October 1984
Local planning authority	Charnwood
Location	52.69969, -1.07214 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1177742

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Charnwood will require for your works on The Gables, 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 The Gables

Name	Grade	Distance
The Fox and Hounds Public House	II	63 m
1261, Melton Road	II	68 m
1259, Melton Road	II	74 m
11, Barkby Road	II	102 m
1300, Melton Road	II	115 m
21, High Street	II	116 m
26, Upper Church Street	II	161 m
33, High Street	II	165 m
32, Upper Church Street	II	166 m
Church of Saints Peter and Paul	I	213 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gables listed?

Yes. The Gables is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1177742, first listed on 9 October 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Gables?

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