Grade I listed · Maidstone

Bell Farm House

Bell Farm House is a Grade I listed building in Maidstone, first listed on 20 October 1952. It is one of 42 Grade I entries among 2,018 listed buildings in Maidstone; 6% of Maidstone’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBell Farm House
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1086145
Date first listed20 October 1952
Local planning authorityMaidstone
Location51.24003, 0.67946 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1086145

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Maidstone will require for your works on Bell Farm House, 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 Bell Farm House

NameGradeDistance
Anglesey Cottage Chulmleigh Chulmleigh CottageII30 m
Front Garden Wall to Almshouses, Beginning and Ending Circa 2 Yards South East of AlmshousesII31 m
Barn about 18 metres south of Bell Farm HouseII36 m
Bell HouseII39 m
Almshouses and Handrails and Garden Walls AttachedII41 m
Row of 8 Sheds Circa 2 Yards North North East of AlmshousesII45 m
Borden CottagesII55 m
Dial House, Handrails Attached and Cottage to LeftII65 m
Brenchleys Little BrenchleysII76 m
Cherry Tree FarmhouseII79 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bell Farm House listed?
Yes. Bell Farm House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1086145, first listed on 20 October 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Bell Farm House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Maidstone, 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.