Grade II listed · Waverley

The Bush Hotel (Part Comprising the Elevation Above Ground Floor and Rear Structure in the Street Front to the Borough and the Western, Southern and Part of the Eastern Ranges in the Yard Behind), and number 28 (Formerly part of the Bush Hotel), The Borough

The Bush Hotel (Part Comprising the Elevation Above Ground Floor and Rear Structure in the Street Front to the Borough and the Western, Southern and Part of the Eastern Ranges in the Yard Behind), and number 28 (Formerly part of the Bush Hotel), The Borough is a Grade II listed building in Waverley, first listed on 26 April 1950. It is one of 1,619 Grade II entries among 1,736 listed buildings in Waverley; 2% of Waverley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Bush Hotel (Part Comprising the Elevation Above Ground Floor and Rear Structure in the Street Front to the Borough and the Western, Southern and Part of the Eastern Ranges in the Yard Behind), and number 28 (Formerly part of the Bush Hotel), The Borough
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1378235
Date first listed	26 April 1950
Local planning authority	Waverley
Location	51.21528, -0.79788 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1378235

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Waverley will require for your works on The Bush Hotel (Part Comprising the Elevation Above Ground Floor and Rear Structure in the Street Front to the Borough and the Western, Southern and Part of the Eastern Ranges in the Yard Behind), and number 28 (Formerly part of the Bush Hotel), The Borough, 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 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 Bush Hotel (Part Comprising the Elevation Above Ground Floor and Rear Structure in the Street Front to the Borough and the Western, Southern and Part of the Eastern Ranges in the Yard Behind), and number 28 (Formerly part of the Bush Hotel), The Borough

Name	Grade	Distance
Number 16 (The Premises of J H Dewhurst) the Gift Shop	II	21 m
29 30, the Borough	II	24 m
Town Hall Buildings (Bailiffs Hall and Arcade)	II	36 m
31, the Borough	II	38 m
32, the Borough	II	44 m
Town Hall Buildings	II	51 m
Midland Bank	II	53 m
Stable Block in South East Corner of Borellis Yard	II	60 m
Stone Setts in Borellis Yard	II	61 m
35-36 The Borough	II*	67 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bush Hotel (Part Comprising the Elevation Above Ground Floor and Rear Structure in the Street Front to the Borough and the Western, Southern and Part of the Eastern Ranges in the Yard Behind), and number 28 (Formerly part of the Bush Hotel), The Borough listed?

Yes. The Bush Hotel (Part Comprising the Elevation Above Ground Floor and Rear Structure in the Street Front to the Borough and the Western, Southern and Part of the Eastern Ranges in the Yard Behind), and number 28 (Formerly part of the Bush Hotel), The Borough is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1378235, first listed on 26 April 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Bush Hotel (Part Comprising the Elevation Above Ground Floor and Rear Structure in the Street Front to the Borough and the Western, Southern and Part of the Eastern Ranges in the Yard Behind), and number 28 (Formerly part of the Bush Hotel), The Borough?

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