Grade II* listed · Maidstone

Chainhurst Farmhouse

Chainhurst Farmhouse is a Grade II* listed building in Maidstone, first listed on 23 May 1967. It is one of 105 Grade II* entries among 2,018 listed buildings in Maidstone; 8% of Maidstone’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChainhurst Farmhouse
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1060663
Date first listed23 May 1967
Local planning authorityMaidstone
Location51.20451, 0.47644 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1060663

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Maidstone will require for your works on Chainhurst Farmhouse, 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 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.

Listed buildings near Chainhurst Farmhouse

NameGradeDistance
Former Barn About 30 Metres North North West of Chainhurst FarmhouseII42 m
Barn About 40 Metres North West Chainhurst FarmhouseII49 m
Barn About 25 Metres South East of Reed CourtII156 m
Reed Place FarmhouseII389 m
Former Stables About 23 Metres South East of Orchard DeneII487 m
Tithe BarnII646 m
Barn About 50 Metres North West of Old TimbersII673 m
Bridge HouseII852 m
New Lodge HouseII907 m
Barn About 15 Metres West South West of New Lodge HouseII911 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chainhurst Farmhouse listed?
Yes. Chainhurst Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1060663, first listed on 23 May 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Chainhurst Farmhouse?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Maidstone, 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.