Grade II* listed · Cheltenham

Number 81 and Attached Railings

Number 81 and Attached Railings is a Grade II* listed building in Cheltenham, first listed on 5 May 1972. It is one of 59 Grade II* entries among 1,132 listed buildings in Cheltenham; 26% of Cheltenham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Number 81 and Attached Railings
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1387337
Date first listed	5 May 1972
Local planning authority	Cheltenham
Location	51.89340, -2.07863 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1387337

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheltenham will require for your works on Number 81 and Attached Railings, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 Number 81 and Attached Railings

Name	Grade	Distance
83 and 85, Montpellier Terrace	II	15 m
Number 77 and 79 and Attached Are Railings to Number 77	II	16 m
Numbers 73 and 75 and Attached Area Railings to Right	II	31 m
Numbers 87 and 93 and Attached Railings to Left Return to Number 93	II	41 m
The Beehive Hotel with Attached Coach House	II	43 m
Number 69 and 71 and Attached Area Railings	II	44 m
9, Montpellier Parade	II	46 m
Claremont House and Attached Railings	II	55 m
Numbers 4 and 5 and Attached Walls	II	59 m
37, Montpellier Villas	II	69 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Number 81 and Attached Railings listed?

Yes. Number 81 and Attached Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1387337, 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 Number 81 and Attached 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.