Grade II listed · Dudley

The Old Police Buildings to the North East of the Town Hall and Former Sessions Court

The Old Police Buildings to the North East of the Town Hall and Former Sessions Court is a Grade II listed building in Dudley, first listed on 14 September 1949. It is one of 245 Grade II entries among 270 listed buildings in Dudley; 0% of Dudley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Old Police Buildings to the North East of the Town Hall and Former Sessions Court
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1343237
Date first listed14 September 1949
Local planning authorityDudley
Location52.51176, -2.08416 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1343237

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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 Old Police Buildings to the North East of the Town Hall and Former Sessions Court

NameGradeDistance
21, Priory StreetII27 m
Charlton HouseII34 m
The Town Hall, Coroner'S Court, Former Sessions Court and Brooke Robinson MuseumII*40 m
The Saracens Head Public HouseII45 m
Council HouseII51 m
19 and 20, Stone StreetII61 m
21, Stone StreetII66 m
Public LibraryII68 m
Dudley Museum and Art GalleryII68 m
21a, Stone StreetII71 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Police Buildings to the North East of the Town Hall and Former Sessions Court listed?
Yes. The Old Police Buildings to the North East of the Town Hall and Former Sessions Court is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1343237, first listed on 14 September 1949. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Old Police Buildings to the North East of the Town Hall and Former Sessions Court?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Dudley, 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.