Grade II listed · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Former Town Hall

Former Town Hall is a Grade II listed building in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, first listed on 11 December 2001. It is one of 691 Grade II entries among 748 listed buildings in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole; 97% of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Town Hall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1389612
Date first listed	11 December 2001
Local planning authority	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Location	50.72237, -1.88213 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1389612

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will require for your works on Former Town Hall, 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 Former Town Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Royal National Hospital Chapel	II	44 m
Bournemouth War Memorial with associated steps, enclosure and balustrade	II*	103 m
Royal National Hospital and Chest Clinic	II	112 m
Richmond Hill United Reformed Church and Sunday Schools	II	121 m
Church of St Stephen	I	136 m
Salisbury House Walton House	II	210 m
Norfolk Hotel	II	229 m
38, Richmond Hill	II	238 m
Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart	II	281 m
Granville Chambers	II	286 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Town Hall listed?

Yes. Former Town Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1389612, first listed on 11 December 2001. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Town Hall?

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