Grade II listed · Dover

Block Number 47 (The Chapel)

Block Number 47 (The Chapel) is a Grade II listed building in Dover, first listed on 17 June 1983. It is one of 1,775 Grade II entries among 1,923 listed buildings in Dover; 63% of Dover’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBlock Number 47 (The Chapel)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1363334
Date first listed17 June 1983
Local planning authorityDover
Location51.14320, 1.32446 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1363334

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dover will require for your works on Block Number 47 (The Chapel), lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Block Number 47 (The Chapel) listed?
Yes. Block Number 47 (The Chapel) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1363334, first listed on 17 June 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Block Number 47 (The Chapel)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Dover, 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.