Grade II listed · Dover

The Old Blue Pigeons

The Old Blue Pigeons is a Grade II listed building in Dover, first listed on 28 March 1996. It is one of 1,775 Grade II entries among 1,923 listed buildings in Dover; 97% of Dover’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Old Blue Pigeons
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1268278
Date first listed	28 March 1996
Local planning authority	Dover
Location	51.25648, 1.34739 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1268278

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dover will require for your works on The Old Blue Pigeons, 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 The Old Blue Pigeons

Name	Grade	Distance
Carter House	II	13 m
Lychgate About 25 Metres West of Church of St Peter and St Paul	II	22 m
The Blue Pigeons	II	29 m
Barton Farmhouse	II	34 m
Church of St Peter and St Paul	II*	34 m
Tomb Chest to Smithey T Spain About 30 Metres South West of Church of Ss Peter and Paul	II	47 m
Worth War Memorial	II	48 m
Barn About 50 Metres North of Barton Farmhouse	II	50 m
Church Farmhouse and Wall Attached	II	77 m
Worth Farmhouse	II	114 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Blue Pigeons listed?

Yes. The Old Blue Pigeons is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1268278, first listed on 28 March 1996. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Old Blue Pigeons?

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