Grade II listed · Dorset

Dwarf Wall, Railings and Gate Enclosing Garden Before Nos 30 and 32

Dwarf Wall, Railings and Gate Enclosing Garden Before Nos 30 and 32 is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 15 October 1973. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 38% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Dwarf Wall, Railings and Gate Enclosing Garden Before Nos 30 and 32
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1324760
Date first listed	15 October 1973
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	51.00714, -2.19574 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1324760

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on Dwarf Wall, Railings and Gate Enclosing Garden Before Nos 30 and 32, 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 Dwarf Wall, Railings and Gate Enclosing Garden Before Nos 30 and 32

Name	Grade	Distance
30 and 32, Bell Street	II	8 m
Boundary Wall Extending North East from No 32 As Far As No 36	II	16 m
26, Bell Street	II	21 m
36, Bell Street	II	23 m
No 33, Including Annexe at South East End in Mustons Lane	II	27 m
22 and 24 Bell Street	II	31 m
Court Cottage, Kings Cottage and Queens Cottage	II	35 m
20, Bell Street	II	38 m
31, Bell Street	II	40 m
5, Mustons Lane	II	42 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Dwarf Wall, Railings and Gate Enclosing Garden Before Nos 30 and 32 listed?

Yes. Dwarf Wall, Railings and Gate Enclosing Garden Before Nos 30 and 32 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1324760, first listed on 15 October 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Dwarf Wall, Railings and Gate Enclosing Garden Before Nos 30 and 32?

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.