Grade I listed · Worcester

The Old Palace

The Old Palace is a Grade I listed building in Worcester, first listed on 22 May 1954. It is one of 14 Grade I entries among 719 listed buildings in Worcester; 0% of Worcester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Old Palace
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1389763
Date first listed	22 May 1954
Local planning authority	Worcester
Location	52.18971, -2.22211 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1389763

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Worcester will require for your works on The Old Palace, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 The Old Palace

Name	Grade	Distance
Walls, Gates and Gate Piers to the Old Palace	II	43 m
Former Stables and Coach House to the Old Palace	II	64 m
Nos. 5 and 5a with Attached Railings and Rear Courtyard Walls	II	73 m
Plough Inn	II	73 m
6, College Yard	II	76 m
Tudor Cottage	II	77 m
Magg's Day Centre	II	78 m
No 7 and Attached Wall and Railings and Gate	II	80 m
No 5 and Attached Boundary Wall	II	86 m
4, College Yard	II	86 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Palace listed?

Yes. The Old Palace is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1389763, first listed on 22 May 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Old Palace?

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