Grade II listed · Somerset

Chatham House and Forecourt Railings

Chatham House and Forecourt Railings is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 23 June 1988. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 93% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chatham House and Forecourt Railings
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1249215
Date first listed	23 June 1988
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.02230, -2.87129 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1249215

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on Chatham House and Forecourt 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 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 Chatham House and Forecourt Railings

Name	Grade	Distance
Cramford and Forecourt Wall	II	38 m
V N Jewell Butcher with Attached House	II	51 m
Coombstock House	II	51 m
Holly Cottage and Wall	II	61 m
Symes Foodstore and Wall	II	73 m
The Limes	II	74 m
Hillards Farmhouse	II	116 m
Former Bakehouse and Cider House to the Rear of Hillards Farmhouse	II	122 m
Middlethorpe House	II*	158 m
Thatch Cottage and Attached Restaurant	II	160 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chatham House and Forecourt Railings listed?

Yes. Chatham House and Forecourt Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1249215, first listed on 23 June 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Chatham House and Forecourt Railings?

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