Grade II listed · Maidstone

Oasthouse About 3 Metres East of Church Farm House

Oasthouse About 3 Metres East of Church Farm House is a Grade II listed building in Maidstone, first listed on 23 March 1987. It is one of 1,871 Grade II entries among 2,018 listed buildings in Maidstone; 79% of Maidstone’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Oasthouse About 3 Metres East of Church Farm House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1025875
Date first listed	23 March 1987
Local planning authority	Maidstone
Location	51.17661, 0.49951 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1025875

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Maidstone will require for your works on Oasthouse About 3 Metres East of Church Farm 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 Oasthouse About 3 Metres East of Church Farm House

Name	Grade	Distance
Church Farm House	II	13 m
The Old Vicarage	II	130 m
Cornerways	II	363 m
Rose'S Shop Smeeton the Woodstove Trading Company	II	366 m
White Lyon House	II*	373 m
Turnpike House	II	375 m
Milestone Adjacent to East Elevation of White Lyon House	II	378 m
The Place	II	382 m
Vine Cottage Yeoman Cottage	II	382 m
Ward and Partners	II	387 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Oasthouse About 3 Metres East of Church Farm House listed?

Yes. Oasthouse About 3 Metres East of Church Farm House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1025875, first listed on 23 March 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Oasthouse About 3 Metres East of Church Farm House?

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