Grade II listed · Tunbridge Wells

Archway Leading to Nos 2 and 3 (The Priory) Church Road

Archway Leading to Nos 2 and 3 (The Priory) Church Road is a Grade II listed building in Tunbridge Wells, first listed on 24 November 1966. It is one of 2,083 Grade II entries among 2,244 listed buildings in Tunbridge Wells; 11% of Tunbridge Wells’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Archway Leading to Nos 2 and 3 (The Priory) Church Road
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1084465
Date first listed	24 November 1966
Local planning authority	Tunbridge Wells
Location	51.13289, 0.26326 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1084465

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tunbridge Wells will require for your works on Archway Leading to Nos 2 and 3 (The Priory) Church Road, 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 Archway Leading to Nos 2 and 3 (The Priory) Church Road

Name	Grade	Distance
The Priory	II	26 m
Tunbridge Wells War Memorial	II	32 m
Wall to North and South of Nos 2 and 3	II	45 m
Library and Museum	II	59 m
Town Hall	II	59 m
Lecture Hall Mount Pleasant Congregational Church	II*	63 m
Trinity Arts Centre (Formerly Holy Trinity Church)	II*	74 m
Wall Surrounding Holy Trinity Church on All Four Sides	II	79 m
6-14, York Road	II	84 m
Holst House	II	87 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Archway Leading to Nos 2 and 3 (The Priory) Church Road listed?

Yes. Archway Leading to Nos 2 and 3 (The Priory) Church Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1084465, first listed on 24 November 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Archway Leading to Nos 2 and 3 (The Priory) Church Road?

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