Grade I listed · Ashford

East Wing and West Wing

East Wing and West Wing is a Grade I listed building in Ashford, first listed on 4 June 1952. It is one of 52 Grade I entries among 2,400 listed buildings in Ashford; 5% of Ashford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	East Wing and West Wing
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1070982
Date first listed	4 June 1952
Local planning authority	Ashford
Location	51.11591, 0.64343 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1070982

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Ashford will require for your works on East Wing and West Wing, 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 East Wing and West Wing

Name	Grade	Distance
The Former Stables to the Cloth Workers' Hall Situated to the South of Cloth Workers' Hall	II	25 m
Garden Wall and Gate to the Old Cloth Workers Hall	II	26 m
Townland Farmhouse	II	85 m
The Red Lion Inn	II	88 m
Biddenden Post Office	II	92 m
6-12, High Street	II	94 m
2 and 4, High Street	II	94 m
18-26, High Street	II	98 m
West House	II	106 m
6 and 8, North Street	II	113 m

Frequently asked questions

Is East Wing and West Wing listed?

Yes. East Wing and West Wing is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1070982, first listed on 4 June 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to East Wing and West Wing?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Ashford, 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.