Grade II listed · Waverley

Forecourt Wall of Church Hill Gate

Forecourt Wall of Church Hill Gate is a Grade II listed building in Waverley, first listed on 19 September 1977. It is one of 1,619 Grade II entries among 1,736 listed buildings in Waverley; 49% of Waverley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Forecourt Wall of Church Hill Gate
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1272618
Date first listed	19 September 1977
Local planning authority	Waverley
Location	51.09233, -0.71200 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1272618

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Waverley will require for your works on Forecourt Wall of Church Hill Gate, 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 Wall of Church Hill Gate

Name	Grade	Distance
Church Hill Gate	II	33 m
Church Hill House	II*	43 m
Walls and Piers to East and North of Church Hill House	II	50 m
Church of St Bartholomew	II	76 m
Walls and Lych Gate to Churchyard of the Church of St Bartholomew	II	88 m
Former St Bartholomew's Church School	II	103 m
Wall and Gate Piers to St Bartholomew'S Church School	II	107 m
Garth Cottage	II	184 m
Church Hill Cottage	II	186 m
Oak Garth the Garth	II	203 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Forecourt Wall of Church Hill Gate listed?

Yes. Forecourt Wall of Church Hill Gate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1272618, first listed on 19 September 1977. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Forecourt Wall of Church Hill Gate?

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