Grade II listed · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Merley Court and Attached Front Gateway and Walls

Merley Court and Attached Front Gateway and Walls is a Grade II listed building in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, first listed on 30 June 1980. It is one of 691 Grade II entries among 748 listed buildings in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole; 82% of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Merley Court and Attached Front Gateway and Walls
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1222804
Date first listed	30 June 1980
Local planning authority	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Location	50.78343, -1.95609 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1222804

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will require for your works on Merley Court and Attached Front Gateway and Walls, 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 Merley Court and Attached Front Gateway and Walls

Name	Grade	Distance
The Brook and Attached Rear Stable	II	86 m
Court House, Canford School	II	108 m
21 and 22, Canford Magna	II	205 m
16-20, Canford Magna	II	256 m
11-15, Canford Magna	II	267 m
South Lodge of Canford School	II	312 m
Gates and Gate Piers at South Lodge of Canford School	II	323 m
Hyghfoldes	II	385 m
Canford Village Hall	II	430 m
Two Chest Tombs Approximately 15 Metres South of East End of Parish Church of Canfrod Magna	II	589 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Merley Court and Attached Front Gateway and Walls listed?

Yes. Merley Court and Attached Front Gateway and Walls is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1222804, first listed on 30 June 1980. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Merley Court and Attached Front Gateway and Walls?

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