Grade II* listed · Stroud

The Chantry

The Chantry is a Grade II* listed building in Stroud, first listed on 21 October 1952. It is one of 206 Grade II* entries among 3,309 listed buildings in Stroud; 8% of Stroud’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Chantry
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1304580
Date first listed	21 October 1952
Local planning authority	Stroud
Location	51.69025, -2.45743 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1304580

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Stroud will require for your works on The Chantry, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Chantry

Name	Grade	Distance
13 and 15, High Street	II	61 m
Jenner Hut, in Garden of the Chantry	II*	62 m
7, High Street	II	64 m
Tower of Church of St Mary	I	65 m
17 and 19, High Street	II	66 m
Watts and Unidentified Monument,about 8m West of South-West Buttress of Tower in Churchyard of Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	75 m
21,23 and 25, High Street	II	76 m
26, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information)	II	76 m
5, High Street	II	77 m
2 Unidentified Monuments,about 2m North of Watts Monument in Churchyard of St Mary the Virgin	II	78 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Chantry listed?

Yes. The Chantry is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1304580, first listed on 21 October 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Chantry?

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