Grade II listed · Medway

The Dickens Hotel

The Dickens Hotel is a Grade II listed building in Medway, first listed on 2 December 1991. It is one of 520 Grade II entries among 647 listed buildings in Medway; 68% of Medway’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Dickens Hotel
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1086458
Date first listed	2 December 1991
Local planning authority	Medway
Location	51.38337, 0.50972 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1086458

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Medway will require for your works on The Dickens Hotel, 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 The Dickens Hotel

Name	Grade	Distance
9,10 and 11, New Road	II	23 m
The Good Companions Club Including Wall to Left Part of Frontage	II	45 m
13,14,15 and 16, New Road	II	60 m
Linden House	II	76 m
18,19,20,21,22 and 23, New Road	II	95 m
St Catherine'S Hospital with Wall and Railings to Front	II	104 m
24,25 and 26, New Road	II	122 m
17-39, Star Hill	II	124 m
Anchor House	II	126 m
286, St. Margarets Banks	II	127 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dickens Hotel listed?

Yes. The Dickens Hotel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1086458, first listed on 2 December 1991. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Dickens Hotel?

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