Grade I listed · South Gloucestershire

Acton Court, and Gateway and Flank Walls 40m East

Acton Court, and Gateway and Flank Walls 40m East is a Grade I listed building in South Gloucestershire, first listed on 9 February 2011. It is one of 45 Grade I entries among 2,086 listed buildings in South Gloucestershire; 97% of South Gloucestershire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Acton Court, and Gateway and Flank Walls 40m East
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1320155
Date first listed	9 February 2011
Local planning authority	South Gloucestershire
Location	51.55575, -2.46723 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1320155

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Gloucestershire will require for your works on Acton Court, and Gateway and Flank Walls 40m East, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Acton Court, and Gateway and Flank Walls 40m East

Name	Grade	Distance
Walls to East Court	II	48 m
Walls to the South Court	II	69 m
Garden Gate and Wall, 15 Metres South West of Acton Lodge	II	451 m
Acton Lodge	II	458 m
Holmray	II	489 m
Gables	II	582 m
Charlcombe and House Immediately to West	II	622 m
Pair of Houses, 10 Metres East of Charlcombe	II	626 m
Wancourt Cottages	II	708 m
Hill House	II	727 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Acton Court, and Gateway and Flank Walls 40m East listed?

Yes. Acton Court, and Gateway and Flank Walls 40m East is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1320155, first listed on 9 February 2011. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Acton Court, and Gateway and Flank Walls 40m East?

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