Grade II listed · South Staffordshire

The Seven Dwellings

The Seven Dwellings is a Grade II listed building in South Staffordshire, first listed on 27 September 1976. It is one of 602 Grade II entries among 659 listed buildings in South Staffordshire; 25% of South Staffordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Seven Dwellings
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1278420
Date first listed	27 September 1976
Local planning authority	South Staffordshire
Location	52.51827, -2.18328 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1278420

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Staffordshire will require for your works on The Seven Dwellings, 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 Seven Dwellings

Name	Grade	Distance
Icehouse at Ngr So 88099142	II	497 m
The Dudley Arms Hotel	II	522 m
Himley House Hotel	II	581 m
The Old Rectory	II	609 m
Former Coach House and Stable Block at the Old Rectory	II	625 m
Church of St Michael and All Angels	II	637 m
Wall and Railings Between the Old Rectory and Frant Lodge	II	710 m
Frant Lodge and Attached Walls Railings and Gate	II	825 m
Himley Hall	II*	1.2 km
Barn, Stables, Coach House and Granary Approximately 10 Yards North West of Manor Farmhouse	II	1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is The Seven Dwellings listed?

Yes. The Seven Dwellings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1278420, first listed on 27 September 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Seven Dwellings?

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