Grade II listed · Dorset

Entrance Gates and Bridge to Westbrook House

Entrance Gates and Bridge to Westbrook House is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 12 December 1953. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 11% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Entrance Gates and Bridge to Westbrook House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1272210
Date first listed	12 December 1953
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.65737, -2.47341 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1272210

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on Entrance Gates and Bridge to Westbrook House, 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 Entrance Gates and Bridge to Westbrook House

Name	Grade	Distance
Gates, Piers and Boundary Walls to Number 25 Upwey Manor	II	48 m
Gate Piers and Boundary Wall at Number 10 Eastbrook House	II	51 m
Upwey Manor	II*	58 m
West Manor	II	60 m
Westbrook House	II*	78 m
Eastbrook House	II	88 m
Summerhouse in North East Corner of Garden of Number 25 Upwey Manor	II	112 m
Stable Block at Westbrook House	II	113 m
Kitchen Garden Wall and Loggia to Westbrook House	II	115 m
Manor Thatch and Attached Boundary Wall	II	121 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Entrance Gates and Bridge to Westbrook House listed?

Yes. Entrance Gates and Bridge to Westbrook House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1272210, first listed on 12 December 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Entrance Gates and Bridge to Westbrook House?

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.