Grade II listed · Forest of Dean

Village Hall

Village Hall is a Grade II listed building in Forest of Dean, first listed on 25 January 1985. It is one of 1,395 Grade II entries among 1,486 listed buildings in Forest of Dean; 28% of Forest of Dean’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Village Hall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1186407
Date first listed	25 January 1985
Local planning authority	Forest of Dean
Location	51.80327, -2.45085 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1186407

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Forest of Dean will require for your works on Village Hall, 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 Village Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Hill Cottage	II	13 m
Red Lion House	II	33 m
The Little People	II	36 m
The Mertons Upper Merton House	II	39 m
Ships Cottage the Ship Inn	II	53 m
Memorial Fountain	II	56 m
The Old Vicarage	II	57 m
The Sanctuary	II	63 m
Olde Bank House	II	67 m
Allen House	II	70 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Village Hall listed?

Yes. Village Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1186407, first listed on 25 January 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Village Hall?

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