Grade II listed · Folkestone and Hythe

18 and 19, the Leas

18 and 19, the Leas 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
Field	Value
Name	18 and 19, the Leas
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1061199
Date first listed	11 March 1975
Local planning authority	Folkestone and Hythe
Location	51.07678, 1.17518 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1061199

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Folkestone and Hythe will require for your works on 18 and 19, the Leas, 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 18 and 19, the Leas

Name	Grade	Distance
Hotel Ambassador Southcliff	II	60 m
149, Sandgate Road	II	97 m
151, Sandgate Road	II	100 m
132, 134, Former Williams and Glyns Bank No 134A, Sandgate Road,	II	126 m
Ruins of Christ Church	II	154 m
Leas Cliff Hall	II	157 m
The Leas Club	II	173 m
Statue of William Harvey on Plinth	II	191 m
88, Sandgate Road	II	214 m
12, Cheriton Place	II	220 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 18 and 19, the Leas listed?

Yes. 18 and 19, the Leas is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1061199, 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 18 and 19, the Leas?

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.