Grade I listed · Dorset

Town Hall and Corn Exchange

Town Hall and Corn Exchange is a Grade I listed building in Dorset, first listed on 27 October 1950. It is one of 244 Grade I entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 1% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Town Hall and Corn Exchange
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1324806
Date first listed	27 October 1950
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.85634, -2.16483 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1324806

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on Town Hall and Corn Exchange, 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 Town Hall and Corn Exchange

Name	Grade	Distance
21, Market Place	II	18 m
15, Market Place	II	29 m
23 and 25, Market Place	II	29 m
1, Church Lane	II	29 m
8, Salisbury Street	II	33 m
10-18, Salisbury Street	II	36 m
6, Salisbury Street	II	37 m
11 and 13, Market Place	II	37 m
2 and 4, Salisbury Street	II	39 m
Old Bank House	II	40 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Town Hall and Corn Exchange listed?

Yes. Town Hall and Corn Exchange is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1324806, first listed on 27 October 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Town Hall and Corn Exchange?

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.