Grade II* listed · Canterbury

Handville Green

Handville Green is a Grade II* listed building in Canterbury, first listed on 14 March 1980. It is one of 80 Grade II* entries among 1,882 listed buildings in Canterbury; 71% of Canterbury’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameHandville Green
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1085517
Date first listed14 March 1980
Local planning authorityCanterbury
Location51.20686, 1.01785 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1085517

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Canterbury will require for your works on Handville Green, 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.

Listed buildings near Handville Green

NameGradeDistance
The CottageII117 m
Anvil Green FarmhouseII221 m
Temple FieldII442 m
Waltham CourtII501 m
Sarness FarmhouseII653 m
Well HouseII733 m
Dennes HouseII804 m
Kake CottageII873 m
CobwebsII899 m
Upper AnsdoreII1.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Handville Green listed?
Yes. Handville Green is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1085517, first listed on 14 March 1980. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Handville Green?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Canterbury, 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.