Grade II listed · Dorset

Bell Cliff Retaining Wall and Railings and Steps Leading Up to Nos. 7 and 8 Broad Street

Bell Cliff Retaining Wall and Railings and Steps Leading Up to Nos. 7 and 8 Broad Street is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 31 January 1974. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 41% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bell Cliff Retaining Wall and Railings and Steps Leading Up to Nos. 7 and 8 Broad Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1324346
Date first listed	31 January 1974
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.72443, -2.93341 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1324346

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on Bell Cliff Retaining Wall and Railings and Steps Leading Up to Nos. 7 and 8 Broad Street, 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 Bell Cliff Retaining Wall and Railings and Steps Leading Up to Nos. 7 and 8 Broad Street

Name	Grade	Distance
K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside Number 4 (Quality Corner) the Square, Broad Street	II	6 m
4 and 5, Broad Street	II	15 m
7, Broad Street	II	16 m
Premises Occupied by the Information Bureau	II	16 m
6, Broad Street	II	23 m
8, Broad Street	II	26 m
65, Broad Street	II	29 m
64, Broad Street	II	31 m
Alcove Cafe	II	33 m
Dorset House	II	34 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bell Cliff Retaining Wall and Railings and Steps Leading Up to Nos. 7 and 8 Broad Street listed?

Yes. Bell Cliff Retaining Wall and Railings and Steps Leading Up to Nos. 7 and 8 Broad Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1324346, first listed on 31 January 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bell Cliff Retaining Wall and Railings and Steps Leading Up to Nos. 7 and 8 Broad Street?

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.