Grade II listed · Tunbridge Wells

War Memorial

War Memorial is a Grade II listed building in Tunbridge Wells, first listed on 12 September 2002. It is one of 2,083 Grade II entries among 2,244 listed buildings in Tunbridge Wells; 99% of Tunbridge Wells’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	War Memorial
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1031908
Date first listed	12 September 2002
Local planning authority	Tunbridge Wells
Location	51.04736, 0.51004 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1031908

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tunbridge Wells will require for your works on War Memorial, 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 War Memorial

Name	Grade	Distance
Royal Oak Inn	II	27 m
Miss Margarets Zan Restaurant	II	34 m
Highgate House	II	39 m
The Colonnade	II	46 m
North Ridge	II	57 m
Geering and Colyer Estate Agents Stone Rock	II	69 m
The Ingles	II	69 m
The Victorian Hall and Railed Forecourt	II	76 m
Lorenden	II	97 m
Nos 1 to 3 Northgrove Terrace, with Railed Basement Areas	II	119 m

Frequently asked questions

Is War Memorial listed?

Yes. War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1031908, first listed on 12 September 2002. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to War Memorial?

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