Grade II* listed · Thanet

The Old House and Walled Forecourt

The Old House and Walled Forecourt is a Grade II* listed building in Thanet, first listed on 4 February 1988. It is one of 29 Grade II* entries among 1,049 listed buildings in Thanet; 64% of Thanet’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Old House and Walled Forecourt
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1085392
Date first listed4 February 1988
Local planning authorityThanet
Location51.33626, 1.41556 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1085392

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Thanet will require for your works on The Old House and Walled Forecourt, 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 The Old House and Walled Forecourt listed?
Yes. The Old House and Walled Forecourt is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1085392, first listed on 4 February 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Old House and Walled Forecourt?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Thanet, 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.