Grade II* listed · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Beech Hurst and Attached Rear Area Railings

Beech Hurst and Attached Rear Area Railings is a Grade II* listed building in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, first listed on 14 June 1954. It is one of 39 Grade II* entries among 748 listed buildings in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole; 6% of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Beech Hurst and Attached Rear Area Railings
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1223864
Date first listed	14 June 1954
Local planning authority	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Location	50.71683, -1.98250 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1223864

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will require for your works on Beech Hurst and Attached Rear Area Railings, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Beech Hurst and Attached Rear Area Railings

Name	Grade	Distance
151 High Street and attached front railings	II	48 m
143-149 (odd) High Street	II	67 m
135 and 137, High Street	II	106 m
The Brewers Arms Public House	II	142 m
34, Hill Street	II	163 m
117 High Street	II	184 m
Former Baptist Chapel	II	188 m
102 and 102A High Street	II	203 m
18 Hill Street	II	222 m
98, High Street	II	225 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Beech Hurst and Attached Rear Area Railings listed?

Yes. Beech Hurst and Attached Rear Area Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1223864, first listed on 14 June 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Beech Hurst and Attached Rear Area Railings?

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.