Grade II listed · Bath and North East Somerset

2 Hetling Court and Abbey Church House (formerly Hetling House)

2 Hetling Court and Abbey Church House (formerly Hetling House) is a Grade II listed building in Bath and North East Somerset, first listed on 12 June 1950. It is one of 3,390 Grade II entries among 3,731 listed buildings in Bath and North East Somerset; 1% of Bath and North East Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	2 Hetling Court and Abbey Church House (formerly Hetling House)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1396014
Date first listed	12 June 1950
Local planning authority	Bath and North East Somerset
Location	51.38039, -2.36174 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1396014

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bath and North East Somerset will require for your works on 2 Hetling Court and Abbey Church House (formerly Hetling House), 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 2 Hetling Court and Abbey Church House (formerly Hetling House)

Name	Grade	Distance
The Old Hetling Court Pump Room	II	19 m
22, Westgate Buildings	II	20 m
Chapel of St Michael Within	II	26 m
Chandos House	II*	34 m
13 and 14, Westgate Buildings	II	43 m
Nos. 4 and 5 with Railings	II	45 m
Former St John's Hospital (including Chapel Court House)	I	46 m
Old Royal Baths	II*	46 m
The Cross Bath	I	48 m
Gainsborough Building, Bath Technical College, with Railings	II	50 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Hetling Court and Abbey Church House (formerly Hetling House) listed?

Yes. 2 Hetling Court and Abbey Church House (formerly Hetling House) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1396014, first listed on 12 June 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 2 Hetling Court and Abbey Church House (formerly Hetling House)?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bath and North East Somerset, 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 9 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.