Grade II* listed · Canterbury

Tonford Manor

Tonford Manor is a Grade II* listed building in Canterbury, first listed on 29 September 1952. It is one of 80 Grade II* entries among 1,882 listed buildings in Canterbury; 8% of Canterbury’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameTonford Manor
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1045882
Date first listed29 September 1952
Local planning authorityCanterbury
Location51.27288, 1.04505 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1045882

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Canterbury will require for your works on Tonford Manor, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Tonford Manor listed?
Yes. Tonford Manor is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1045882, first listed on 29 September 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Tonford Manor?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Canterbury, 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.