Grade II listed · Swale

Bier House 30 Metres South East of Church of St James

Bier House 30 Metres South East of Church of St James is a Grade II listed building in Swale, first listed on 10 November 1986. It is one of 1,310 Grade II entries among 1,440 listed buildings in Swale; 88% of Swale’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bier House 30 Metres South East of Church of St James
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1049036
Date first listed	10 November 1986
Local planning authority	Swale
Location	51.27523, 0.88272 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1049036

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Swale will require for your works on Bier House 30 Metres South East of Church of St James, 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 Bier House 30 Metres South East of Church of St James

Name	Grade	Distance
Three Chest Tombs About 10 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St James	II	18 m
Church of St James	II*	35 m
Stable Block About 10 Metres North of Throwley House	II	99 m
Throwley House	II*	107 m
The Stocks (Stocks Garage)	II	174 m
Barn, Now Garage About 10 Metres East of the Stocks	II	177 m
The Manor House	II	230 m
The Post Office and Cottage Attached	II	423 m
Colbrahamsole Farmhouse and Garden Wall	II	447 m
Yew Tree Cottage	II	510 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bier House 30 Metres South East of Church of St James listed?

Yes. Bier House 30 Metres South East of Church of St James is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1049036, first listed on 10 November 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bier House 30 Metres South East of Church of St James?

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