Grade II listed · Folkestone and Hythe

Frenches

Frenches is a Grade II listed building in Folkestone and Hythe, first listed on 11 March 1975. It is one of 848 Grade II entries among 916 listed buildings in Folkestone and Hythe; 45% of Folkestone and Hythe’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFrenches
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1061169
Date first listed11 March 1975
Local planning authorityFolkestone and Hythe
Location51.07242, 1.13095 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1061169

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Folkestone and Hythe will require for your works on Frenches, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Frenches listed?
Yes. Frenches is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1061169, first listed on 11 March 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Frenches?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Folkestone and Hythe, 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.