Grade II* listed · Chesterfield

The Royal Oak Inn

The Royal Oak Inn is a Grade II* listed building in Chesterfield, first listed on 15 July 1971. It is one of 17 Grade II* entries among 245 listed buildings in Chesterfield; 14% of Chesterfield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Royal Oak Inn
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1334732
Date first listed15 July 1971
Local planning authorityChesterfield
Location53.23540, -1.42773 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1334732

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Chesterfield will require for your works on The Royal Oak Inn, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Oak Inn listed?
Yes. The Royal Oak Inn is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1334732, first listed on 15 July 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Royal Oak Inn?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Chesterfield, 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.