Grade I listed · South Kesteven

Summer House

Summer House is a Grade I listed building in South Kesteven, first listed on 15 December 1986. It is one of 108 Grade I entries among 2,152 listed buildings in South Kesteven; 64% of South Kesteven’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSummer House
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1062789
Date first listed15 December 1986
Local planning authoritySouth Kesteven
Location52.79015, -0.48650 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1062789

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Kesteven will require for your works on Summer House, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Summer House

NameGradeDistance
5-9, Park RoadII198 m
11, Park RoadII199 m
1 and 3, Park RoadII199 m
Old School (Behind Nos. 2-6 Bourne Road)II203 m
4 and 6, Park RoadII220 m
2, Bourne RoadII232 m
4 and 6, Bourne RoadII240 m
11, Bourne RoadII275 m
The Windmill InnII279 m
Church of St. MaryI299 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer House listed?
Yes. Summer House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1062789, first listed on 15 December 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Summer House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from South Kesteven, 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.