Grade II listed · Dorset

The Coach and Horses

The Coach and Horses is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 2 February 1983. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 56% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Coach and Horses
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1323776
Date first listed	2 February 1983
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.79501, -1.98127 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1323776

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on The Coach and Horses, 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 Coach and Horses

Name	Grade	Distance
Stourfield	II	191 m
Beechleas	II	283 m
Former Coach House to Beechleas	II	298 m
18, Leigh Road	II	335 m
10, 10A, 12, 14 and 16, Leigh Road	II	338 m
8, Poole Road	II	342 m
6, Poole Road	II	356 m
Turnpike Cottage	II	357 m
Canford Bridge	II	363 m
Outbuilding Adjoining No 1 Poole Road	II	384 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Coach and Horses listed?

Yes. The Coach and Horses is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1323776, first listed on 2 February 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Coach and Horses?

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.