Grade II listed · Dorset

Buildings Behind Nos 6 and 8

Buildings Behind Nos 6 and 8 is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 7 September 1973. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 35% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Buildings Behind Nos 6 and 8
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1304386
Date first listed	7 September 1973
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.85609, -2.16639 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1304386

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on Buildings Behind Nos 6 and 8, 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 Buildings Behind Nos 6 and 8

Name	Grade	Distance
4a, West Street	II	22 m
12, West Street	II	23 m
10, West Street	II	26 m
Three Choughs Public House	II	28 m
6 and 8, West Street	II	33 m
4, West Street	II	38 m
2, West Street	II	39 m
1, Market Place	II*	46 m
The Crown Hotel	II	46 m
3, Market Place	II	47 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Buildings Behind Nos 6 and 8 listed?

Yes. Buildings Behind Nos 6 and 8 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1304386, first listed on 7 September 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Buildings Behind Nos 6 and 8?

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.