Grade II listed · Dover

Administration Block, Dover Young Offenders Institution

Administration Block, Dover Young Offenders Institution is a Grade II listed building in Dover, first listed on 8 July 1998. It is one of 1,775 Grade II entries among 1,923 listed buildings in Dover; 98% of Dover’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Administration Block, Dover Young Offenders Institution
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1375598
Date first listed	8 July 1998
Local planning authority	Dover
Location	51.11662, 1.29830 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1375598

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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 Administration Block, Dover Young Offenders Institution

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Dover Harbour Station	II	713 m
Former Tram Shelter at Junction with Elms Vale Road	II	765 m
Grand Shaft Stairs and Attached Railings	II	820 m
Cinque Port Arms	II	862 m
Lord Warden House	II	962 m
Clock Tower and Former Lifeboat House	II	1.1 km
143, Snargate Street	II	1.1 km
144, Snargate Street	II	1.1 km
Former Customs Watch House	II	1.1 km
World War II Air Raid Wardens' Post at Dover Priory Station	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Administration Block, Dover Young Offenders Institution listed?

Yes. Administration Block, Dover Young Offenders Institution is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1375598, first listed on 8 July 1998. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Administration Block, Dover Young Offenders Institution?

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.