Grade II listed · Dorset

The Rectory

The Rectory is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 20 May 1985. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 80% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Rectory
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1214306
Date first listed	20 May 1985
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.75355, -2.53021 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1214306

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on The Rectory, 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 Rectory

Name	Grade	Distance
Coach House, 5 Metres North of the Rectory	II	18 m
Church of St Mary	I	50 m
Monument 8 Metres East of Chancel of Church of St Mary	II	58 m
24, 25, 26 and 27, Dorchester Road	II	62 m
Monument 15 Metres South East of Chancel of Church of St Mary	II	74 m
22, Dorchester Road	II	97 m
19 and 20, Dorchester Road	II	139 m
17, Dorchester Road	II	164 m
Flint Cottage Moss Cottage	II	221 m
Honeysuckle Sandway	II	232 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rectory listed?

Yes. The Rectory is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1214306, first listed on 20 May 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Rectory?

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.