Grade II* listed · Dorset

Upper Cobb House and pedestrian gate

Upper Cobb House and pedestrian gate is a Grade II* listed building in Dorset, first listed on 31 January 1974. It is one of 478 Grade II* entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 41% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameUpper Cobb House and pedestrian gate
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1230339
Date first listed31 January 1974
Local planning authorityDorset
Location50.72348, -2.94468 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1230339

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on Upper Cobb House and pedestrian gate, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Cobb House and pedestrian gate listed?
Yes. Upper Cobb House and pedestrian gate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1230339, first listed on 31 January 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Upper Cobb House and pedestrian gate?
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.