Grade II listed · Worcester

Walls, Gates and Gate Piers to the Old Palace

Walls, Gates and Gate Piers to the Old Palace is a Grade II listed building in Worcester, first listed on 19 August 1999. It is one of 665 Grade II entries among 719 listed buildings in Worcester; 92% of Worcester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWalls, Gates and Gate Piers to the Old Palace
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1389764
Date first listed19 August 1999
Local planning authorityWorcester
Location52.18978, -2.22148 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1389764

Planning works on this listed building?

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

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Walls, Gates and Gate Piers to the Old Palace listed?
Yes. Walls, Gates and Gate Piers to the Old Palace is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1389764, first listed on 19 August 1999. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Walls, Gates and Gate Piers 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.