Grade II listed · Guildford

The Chestnuts

The Chestnuts is a Grade II listed building in Guildford, first listed on 1 May 1953. It is one of 1,015 Grade II entries among 1,088 listed buildings in Guildford; 0% of Guildford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Chestnuts
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1295249
Date first listed	1 May 1953
Local planning authority	Guildford
Location	51.23354, -0.57242 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1295249

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Guildford will require for your works on The Chestnuts, 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 Chestnuts

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Private Apartments at Guildford Castle	I	51 m
Quarry Hill House Incorporating Castle Walls	II	63 m
Remains of Shell Keep at Guildford Castle	I	67 m
The Castle Gateway and Walls Adjoining to the East and South	I	69 m
Castle Arch	II*	72 m
44, Quarry Street	II	74 m
National Westminster Bank Area Office	II	78 m
19, Quarry Street	II	80 m
The Castle Keep	I	82 m
Diocesan House	II	83 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Chestnuts listed?

Yes. The Chestnuts is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1295249, first listed on 1 May 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Chestnuts?

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