Grade II* listed · Bristol, City of

Great Western Dry Dock

Great Western Dry Dock is a Grade II* listed building in Bristol, City of, first listed on 18 February 1972. It is one of 212 Grade II* entries among 2,145 listed buildings in Bristol, City of; 21% of Bristol, City of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Great Western Dry Dock
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1372307
Date first listed	18 February 1972
Local planning authority	Bristol, City of
Location	51.44917, -2.60840 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1372307

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bristol, City of will require for your works on Great Western Dry Dock, 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 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.

Listed buildings near Great Western Dry Dock

Name	Grade	Distance
Premises occupied by Wickham and Norris (timber importers)	II*	41 m
Albion Dock	II	90 m
Bust of Samuel Plimsoll	II	117 m
Retort House at St 5790 7252 West of Gasferry Road	II	142 m
Former Engine House at St 5793 7250	II	143 m
Gateway and Boundary Wall to East and West Sides of Road	II	162 m
128 St George’s Road, the former women’s and children’s dispensary, known as The Read Dispensary	II	195 m
Retort House at St 5797 7251 East of Gasferry Road	II	201 m
Flights of Steps, Flanking Walls and Railings	II	202 m
The Georgian House	II	207 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Western Dry Dock listed?

Yes. Great Western Dry Dock is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1372307, first listed on 18 February 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Great Western Dry Dock?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bristol, City of, 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.