Grade II listed · Dorset

40 St Michael's Lane and attached buildings to the rear and north-west

40 St Michael's Lane and attached buildings to the rear and north-west is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 19 September 1975. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 49% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name40 St Michael's Lane and attached buildings to the rear and north-west
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1287500
Date first listed19 September 1975
Local planning authorityDorset
Location50.73283, -2.76199 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1287500

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on 40 St Michael's Lane and attached buildings to the rear and north-west, 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 40 St Michael's Lane and attached buildings to the rear and north-west

NameGradeDistance
36 and 38, St Michael'S LaneII36 m
42 and 44, St Michael'S LaneII39 m
46 and 48, St Michael'S LaneII45 m
26, 28a and 28b, St Michael'S LaneII47 m
Hope and Anchor Public HouseII52 m
6, Tannery RoadII68 m
10-16, St Michael'S LaneII89 m
Warehouse Attached to East Side of No 27 (Shangri La)II95 m
2, St Michael'S LaneII127 m
60 and 60a, West StreetII131 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 40 St Michael's Lane and attached buildings to the rear and north-west listed?
Yes. 40 St Michael's Lane and attached buildings to the rear and north-west is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1287500, first listed on 19 September 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 40 St Michael's Lane and attached buildings to the rear and north-west?
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.