Grade II listed · Cheltenham

Benton (Cheltenham and Gloucester College)

Benton (Cheltenham and Gloucester College) is a Grade II listed building in Cheltenham, first listed on 12 March 1955. It is one of 1,068 Grade II entries among 1,132 listed buildings in Cheltenham; 1% of Cheltenham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBenton (Cheltenham and Gloucester College)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1388012
Date first listed12 March 1955
Local planning authorityCheltenham
Location51.88638, -2.08587 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1388012

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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 Benton (Cheltenham and Gloucester College)

NameGradeDistance
Boundary Pier to Benton (Number 21)II47 m
Pair of Gate Piers to East of Broadlands HouseII55 m
Ireton House (Cheltenham and Gloucester College of Higher Education) and Attached BalustradeII62 m
Pair of Gate Piers and Gates to Brooks LodgeII92 m
Brooks Lodge and Attached Area RailingsII97 m
Broadlands House (Cheltenham and Gloucester College)II98 m
Gate Piers to Hilgay LodgeII120 m
Hilgay Lodge and Attached Area RailingsII127 m
Gate Piers and Gates to South East of Broadlands HouseII141 m
Painswick Lodge South Lawn and Attached RailingsII146 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Benton (Cheltenham and Gloucester College) listed?
Yes. Benton (Cheltenham and Gloucester College) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1388012, first listed on 12 March 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Benton (Cheltenham and Gloucester College)?
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.