Grade II* listed · Dover

5, King Street

5, King Street is a Grade II* listed building in Dover, first listed on 19 May 1950. It is one of 110 Grade II* entries among 1,923 listed buildings in Dover; 3% of Dover’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name5, King Street
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1069630
Date first listed19 May 1950
Local planning authorityDover
Location51.27454, 1.34036 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1069630

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dover will require for your works on 5, King Street, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 5, King Street listed?
Yes. 5, King Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1069630, first listed on 19 May 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 5, King Street?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Dover, 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.