Grade II listed · Maidstone

Former Stables About 23 Metres South East of Orchard Dene

Former Stables About 23 Metres South East of Orchard Dene 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	Former Stables About 23 Metres South East of Orchard Dene
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1031794
Date first listed	23 March 1987
Local planning authority	Maidstone
Location	51.20029, 0.47837 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1031794

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Maidstone will require for your works on Former Stables About 23 Metres South East of Orchard Dene, 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 Former Stables About 23 Metres South East of Orchard Dene

Name	Grade	Distance
New Lodge House	II	441 m
Barn About 15 Metres West South West of New Lodge House	II	454 m
Chainhurst Farmhouse	II*	487 m
Former Barn About 30 Metres North North West of Chainhurst Farmhouse	II	529 m
Barn About 40 Metres North West Chainhurst Farmhouse	II	533 m
Tithe Barn	II	536 m
Barn About 25 Metres South East of Reed Court	II	639 m
Reed Place Farmhouse	II	711 m
Barn About 50 Metres North West of Old Timbers	II	995 m
Barn About 3 Metres North West of Murzie Farmhouse	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Stables About 23 Metres South East of Orchard Dene listed?

Yes. Former Stables About 23 Metres South East of Orchard Dene is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1031794, 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 Former Stables About 23 Metres South East of Orchard Dene?

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.