Grade II listed · Cheltenham

Dragon and Onion Lamp Post Behind Number 33 Imperial Square

Dragon and Onion Lamp Post Behind Number 33 Imperial Square is a Grade II listed building in Cheltenham, first listed on 14 December 1983. It is one of 1,068 Grade II entries among 1,132 listed buildings in Cheltenham; 52% of Cheltenham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Dragon and Onion Lamp Post Behind Number 33 Imperial Square
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1388166
Date first listed	14 December 1983
Local planning authority	Cheltenham
Location	51.89581, -2.07765 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1388166

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheltenham will require for your works on Dragon and Onion Lamp Post Behind Number 33 Imperial Square, 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 Dragon and Onion Lamp Post Behind Number 33 Imperial Square

Name	Grade	Distance
Nelson Villa, Nelson Lodge, Nelson Cottage, Attached Walls, Railings and Piers	II	22 m
Douglas House (Conservative Club)	II	32 m
Number 15 with Attached Wall Gate Piers and Gate to Right	II	44 m
Numbers 14 to 34 and Attached Railings	II*	58 m
Dragon and Onion Lamp Post Behind Number 23 Imperial Square	II	72 m
Claremont Lodge	II*	75 m
Regent House with Attached Railings Gate Gate Piers and Boundary Wall	II	96 m
Regent Cottage with Boundary Wall and Gate Piers	II	101 m
Vittoria House	II	106 m
Pair of Lamp Holders to South East of Queens Hotel Pair of Lamp Posts to South East of the Queens Hotel Promenade	II	120 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Dragon and Onion Lamp Post Behind Number 33 Imperial Square listed?

Yes. Dragon and Onion Lamp Post Behind Number 33 Imperial Square is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1388166, first listed on 14 December 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Dragon and Onion Lamp Post Behind Number 33 Imperial Square?

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.