Grade II listed · Dorset

Coastguard Station Look Out Tower and Adjoining Walls

Coastguard Station Look Out Tower and Adjoining Walls is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 20 July 1998. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 98% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameCoastguard Station Look Out Tower and Adjoining Walls
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1375687
Date first listed20 July 1998
Local planning authorityDorset
Location50.59531, -2.48133 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1375687

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Coastguard Station Look Out Tower and Adjoining Walls

NameGradeDistance
Burgundy House and Boundary WallII38 m
Centre HouseII39 m
Wyke CastleII82 m
12 and 14, High StreetII217 m
10, High StreetII226 m
105, High StreetII229 m
8, High StreetII232 m
6, High StreetII239 m
Albert InnII254 m
19 and 21, Chamberlaine RoadII262 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Coastguard Station Look Out Tower and Adjoining Walls listed?
Yes. Coastguard Station Look Out Tower and Adjoining Walls is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1375687, first listed on 20 July 1998. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Coastguard Station Look Out Tower and Adjoining Walls?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Dorset, 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.