Grade II* listed · Shropshire

Castle Gates House

Castle Gates House is a Grade II* listed building in Shropshire, first listed on 10 January 1953. It is one of 492 Grade II* entries among 6,911 listed buildings in Shropshire; 7% of Shropshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Castle Gates House
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1246555
Date first listed	10 January 1953
Local planning authority	Shropshire
Location	52.71016, -2.75018 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1246555

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Shropshire will require for your works on Castle Gates House, 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 Castle Gates House

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Church of St Nicholas	II	18 m
Council House Gatehouse and Gateway	I	29 m
Telephone Kiosk Approximately 3 Metres North East of Number 22 (Number 22 Not Included)	II	31 m
Retaining Wall and Railings to Castle Gardens	II	36 m
Nos. 25 and 26 Castle Street and Attached Railings	II	41 m
The Nun'S House	II	44 m
Attached Garden Wall	II	48 m
The Centre House	II	50 m
Statue of Charles Darwin in Front of Library	II	50 m
2a, Council House Courtyard	II	56 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Castle Gates House listed?

Yes. Castle Gates House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1246555, first listed on 10 January 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Castle Gates House?

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