Grade II listed · Wealden

Summer-House to South-East of Birling Manor

Summer-House to South-East of Birling Manor is a Grade II listed building in Wealden, first listed on 12 August 1981. It is one of 2,093 Grade II entries among 2,255 listed buildings in Wealden; 26% of Wealden’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Summer-House to South-East of Birling Manor
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1043277
Date first listed	12 August 1981
Local planning authority	Wealden
Location	50.75139, 0.20722 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1043277

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wealden will require for your works on Summer-House to South-East of Birling Manor, 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 Summer-House to South-East of Birling Manor

Name	Grade	Distance
Birling Manor	II	22 m
Bardolf'S Hall, Birling Manor	II	66 m
Outbuildings and Gate-Pier to South-West of Birling Manor	II	68 m
Three Barns to North West of Birling Manor	II	110 m
Barn to the North of Birling Manor	II	154 m
Underhill House	II	646 m
The Cottage the Croft	II	680 m
The Parish Church of St Simon and St Jude	I	735 m
The Old Bakehouse	II	750 m
Glebe Cottage and the House Attached to Weller'S Stores	II	799 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer-House to South-East of Birling Manor listed?

Yes. Summer-House to South-East of Birling Manor is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1043277, first listed on 12 August 1981. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Summer-House to South-East of Birling Manor?

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