Grade II listed · Dover

Admiralty Pier and Associated Structures, Including Admiralty Pier Lighthouse

Admiralty Pier and Associated Structures, Including Admiralty Pier Lighthouse is a Grade II listed building in Dover, first listed on 16 December 2009. It is one of 1,775 Grade II entries among 1,923 listed buildings in Dover; 99% of Dover’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Admiralty Pier and Associated Structures, Including Admiralty Pier Lighthouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1393608
Date first listed	16 December 2009
Local planning authority	Dover
Location	51.11170, 1.31966 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1393608

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dover will require for your works on Admiralty Pier and Associated Structures, Including Admiralty Pier Lighthouse, 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 Admiralty Pier and Associated Structures, Including Admiralty Pier Lighthouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Cruise Terminal 1, including attached pedestrian walkway, war memorial, and four K6 Telephone Kiosks	II	402 m
The Prince of Wales Pier	II	548 m
Former Customs Watch House	II	632 m
Lord Warden House	II	673 m
Cinque Port Arms	II	780 m
Clock Tower and Former Lifeboat House	II	935 m
Former Dover Harbour Station	II	988 m
Grand Shaft Stairs and Attached Railings	II	1.3 km
1-30, Waterloo Crescent	II	1.3 km
60th Rifles Memorial to Indian Mutiny	II	1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Admiralty Pier and Associated Structures, Including Admiralty Pier Lighthouse listed?

Yes. Admiralty Pier and Associated Structures, Including Admiralty Pier Lighthouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1393608, first listed on 16 December 2009. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Admiralty Pier and Associated Structures, Including Admiralty Pier Lighthouse?

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