Grade II listed · Wiltshire

Forecourt Rails and Gate of No 37

Forecourt Rails and Gate of No 37 is a Grade II listed building in Wiltshire, first listed on 12 October 1972. It is one of 11,295 Grade II entries among 12,270 listed buildings in Wiltshire; 25% of Wiltshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Forecourt Rails and Gate of No 37
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1261884
Date first listed	12 October 1972
Local planning authority	Wiltshire
Location	51.06627, -1.79791 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1261884

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wiltshire will require for your works on Forecourt Rails and Gate of No 37, 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 Forecourt Rails and Gate of No 37

Name	Grade	Distance
37, the Close	II*	7 m
36a and 36b, the Close	II*	11 m
38 The Close	II*	14 m
Rails in Front of Nos 36a and 36b Including Footscrapers	II	14 m
31, the Close	II*	18 m
Rails Along Pavement of No 31	II	24 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	26 m
30, the Close	II*	30 m
The Matron'S College	I	35 m
34, the Close	II*	38 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Forecourt Rails and Gate of No 37 listed?

Yes. Forecourt Rails and Gate of No 37 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1261884, first listed on 12 October 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Forecourt Rails and Gate of No 37?

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