Grade I listed · Bristol, City of

Temple Meads Station

Temple Meads Station is a Grade I listed building in Bristol, City of, first listed on 1 November 1966. It is one of 53 Grade I entries among 2,145 listed buildings in Bristol, City of; 18% of Bristol, City of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameTemple Meads Station
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1282106
Date first listed1 November 1966
Local planning authorityBristol, City of
Location51.44969, -2.58062 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1282106

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bristol, City of will require for your works on Temple Meads Station, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Temple Meads Station listed?
Yes. Temple Meads Station is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1282106, first listed on 1 November 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Temple Meads Station?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bristol, City of, 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.