Grade II listed · Solihull

Olton Friary (formerly Diocesan Seminary College of St Bernard)

Olton Friary (formerly Diocesan Seminary College of St Bernard) is a Grade II listed building in Solihull, first listed on 4 May 2016. It is one of 333 Grade II entries among 384 listed buildings in Solihull; 95% of Solihull’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Olton Friary (formerly Diocesan Seminary College of St Bernard)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1430858
Date first listed	4 May 2016
Local planning authority	Solihull
Location	52.42609, -1.80934 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1430858

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Solihull will require for your works on Olton Friary (formerly Diocesan Seminary College of St Bernard), 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 Olton Friary (formerly Diocesan Seminary College of St Bernard)

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of Holy Ghost and Mary Immaculate	II	43 m
82 St Bernard's Road	II	534 m
The Spinney	II	655 m
43 St Bernards Road	II	870 m
467, Warwick Road	II	1.1 km
Dovehouse Farmhouse	II*	1.1 km
Church of St Margaret, Warwick Road, Olton	II	1.3 km
Tudor Grange House and Stable Block	II*	2.2 km
Shirley War Memorial	II	2.3 km
Roman Catholic Church of Saint Augustine of Canterbury	II	2.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Olton Friary (formerly Diocesan Seminary College of St Bernard) listed?

Yes. Olton Friary (formerly Diocesan Seminary College of St Bernard) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1430858, first listed on 4 May 2016. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Olton Friary (formerly Diocesan Seminary College of St Bernard)?

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