Grade II listed · Dorset

Number 1 (Case and Son ), Number 2 (Melrose ), Number 3, Number 4 and Number 5 (Purbeck Cottage)

Number 1 (Case and Son ), Number 2 (Melrose ), Number 3, Number 4 and Number 5 (Purbeck Cottage) is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 4 October 1960. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 28% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Number 1 (Case and Son ), Number 2 (Melrose ), Number 3, Number 4 and Number 5 (Purbeck Cottage)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1304448
Date first listed	4 October 1960
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.95926, -2.37812 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1304448

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on Number 1 (Case and Son ), Number 2 (Melrose ), Number 3, Number 4 and Number 5 (Purbeck Cottage), 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 Number 1 (Case and Son ), Number 2 (Melrose ), Number 3, Number 4 and Number 5 (Purbeck Cottage)

Name	Grade	Distance
1 and 2, Station Road	II	18 m
Cheriton and Greenwoods	II	26 m
Sylcott	II	27 m
The Post Office	II	32 m
House Adjoining Post Office to the West	II	37 m
The Pump House	II	43 m
Old Curiosity Shop	II	46 m
Old Cider House Grove	II	62 m
Old Forge Cottage	II	63 m
Brunesella and the Thatched Cottage	II	71 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Number 1 (Case and Son ), Number 2 (Melrose ), Number 3, Number 4 and Number 5 (Purbeck Cottage) listed?

Yes. Number 1 (Case and Son ), Number 2 (Melrose ), Number 3, Number 4 and Number 5 (Purbeck Cottage) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1304448, first listed on 4 October 1960. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Number 1 (Case and Son ), Number 2 (Melrose ), Number 3, Number 4 and Number 5 (Purbeck Cottage)?

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.