Grade II listed · Rother

Hope Anchor Hotel, former No 17 (now part of hotel) and 16 Watchbell Street,

Hope Anchor Hotel, former No 17 (now part of hotel) and 16 Watchbell Street, is a Grade II listed building in Rother, first listed on 8 August 1968. It is one of 2,024 Grade II entries among 2,141 listed buildings in Rother; 25% of Rother’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameHope Anchor Hotel, former No 17 (now part of hotel) and 16 Watchbell Street,
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1262434
Date first listed8 August 1968
Local planning authorityRother
Location50.94913, 0.73213 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1262434

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Rother will require for your works on Hope Anchor Hotel, former No 17 (now part of hotel) and 16 Watchbell Street,, 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 Hope Anchor Hotel, former No 17 (now part of hotel) and 16 Watchbell Street,

NameGradeDistance
Watchbell HouseII10 m
The CottageII19 m
18, Watchbell StreetII25 m
12 and 13, Watchbell StreetII26 m
Old RhodesII30 m
19, Watchbell StreetII30 m
11, Watchbell StreetII32 m
10, Watchbell StreetII38 m
20, 20a and 21, Watchbell StreetII40 m
The Studio ChambersII47 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Hope Anchor Hotel, former No 17 (now part of hotel) and 16 Watchbell Street, listed?
Yes. Hope Anchor Hotel, former No 17 (now part of hotel) and 16 Watchbell Street, is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1262434, first listed on 8 August 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Hope Anchor Hotel, former No 17 (now part of hotel) and 16 Watchbell Street,?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Rother, 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.