Grade II listed · Ashford

Former Acetylene Store

Former Acetylene Store is a Grade II listed building in Ashford, first listed on 30 November 1984. It is one of 2,218 Grade II entries among 2,400 listed buildings in Ashford; 82% of Ashford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Acetylene Store
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1071021
Date first listed	30 November 1984
Local planning authority	Ashford
Location	51.13859, 0.88067 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1071021

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Ashford will require for your works on Former Acetylene Store, 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 Former Acetylene Store

Name	Grade	Distance
Gate House to Railway Works	II	33 m
Engine Shed	II	100 m
Former St Theresa's School	II	100 m
Carriage Shop	II	160 m
Locomotive Workshops at Newtown Railway Works	II	248 m
Paint Stores and Electroplating Shop	II	270 m
Manor House	II	747 m
The Albion Inn	II	750 m
Christ Church	II	763 m
Former Industrial building belonging to Knowles Removals and Storage	II	806 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Acetylene Store listed?

Yes. Former Acetylene Store is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1071021, first listed on 30 November 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Acetylene Store?

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.