Grade II listed · Tunbridge Wells

55, London Road

55, London Road is a Grade II listed building in Tunbridge Wells, first listed on 12 July 1978. It is one of 2,083 Grade II entries among 2,244 listed buildings in Tunbridge Wells; 30% of Tunbridge Wells’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	55, London Road
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1054696
Date first listed	12 July 1978
Local planning authority	Tunbridge Wells
Location	51.16077, 0.25718 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1054696

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 55, London Road

Name	Grade	Distance
15 and 17, Holden Road	II	151 m
Church of St Thomas	II	158 m
7, Pennington Road	II	209 m
Stuart Cottage	II	214 m
Holden Cottage	II	216 m
Former Weaver's Restaurant	II	233 m
14, Church Road	II	257 m
Woodcote	II	270 m
Holden House	II	414 m
Church of St Peter	II	422 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 55, London Road listed?

Yes. 55, London Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1054696, first listed on 12 July 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 55, London Road?

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.