Grade II listed · Cheltenham

Numbers 2, 2a and 2b and Attached Area Railings

Numbers 2, 2a and 2b and Attached Area Railings is a Grade II listed building in Cheltenham, first listed on 5 May 1972. It is one of 1,068 Grade II entries among 1,132 listed buildings in Cheltenham; 26% of Cheltenham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameNumbers 2, 2a and 2b and Attached Area Railings
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1386661
Date first listed5 May 1972
Local planning authorityCheltenham
Location51.90445, -2.06774 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1386661

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheltenham will require for your works on Numbers 2, 2a and 2b and Attached Area Railings, 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 Numbers 2, 2a and 2b and Attached Area Railings listed?
Yes. Numbers 2, 2a and 2b and Attached Area Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1386661, first listed on 5 May 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Numbers 2, 2a and 2b and Attached Area Railings?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cheltenham, 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.