Grade II listed · Dorset

31, Crescent Street

31, Crescent Street is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 18 June 1970. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 32% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	31, Crescent Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1272110
Date first listed	18 June 1970
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.61539, -2.45286 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1272110

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 31, Crescent Street

Name	Grade	Distance
6-12, Crescent Street	II	42 m
Royal Crescent (Terrace) with Area Railings	II	54 m
33 and 34, Crescent Street	II	60 m
Promenade Shelter Approximately 55 Metres North of the Jubilee Clock Tower	II	66 m
Jubilee Clock Tower	II	112 m
Belvidere (Terrace)	II	115 m
Gloucester Row (Terrace) with Area Railings	II	118 m
Gloucester Row (Terrace) with Area Railings	II	140 m
4, Albert Street	II	159 m
Gloucester Row (Terrace) with Railings	II	162 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 31, Crescent Street listed?

Yes. 31, Crescent Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1272110, first listed on 18 June 1970. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 31, Crescent Street?

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