Grade I listed · Tonbridge and Malling

Gatehouse and Walls to the North and East of the Friars

Gatehouse and Walls to the North and East of the Friars is a Grade I listed building in Tonbridge and Malling, first listed on 25 February 1987. It is one of 38 Grade I entries among 1,318 listed buildings in Tonbridge and Malling; 63% of Tonbridge and Malling’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gatehouse and Walls to the North and East of the Friars
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1111775
Date first listed	25 February 1987
Local planning authority	Tonbridge and Malling
Location	51.30338, 0.47185 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1111775

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tonbridge and Malling will require for your works on Gatehouse and Walls to the North and East of the Friars, 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 Gatehouse and Walls to the North and East of the Friars

Name	Grade	Distance
Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St Simon Stock	II*	43 m
The Friars, Main Block	I	71 m
Barn 50 Yards East of Court Lodge Farmhouse	II	146 m
Court Lodge Farmhouse	II	167 m
The Cedars and Wall to North	II	399 m
Court Farmhouse	II*	404 m
Granary 10 Yards East of Court Farmhouse	II	408 m
5, Mill Hall	II	416 m
Aylesford Signal Box	II	427 m
Aylesford Station	II	459 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gatehouse and Walls to the North and East of the Friars listed?

Yes. Gatehouse and Walls to the North and East of the Friars is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1111775, first listed on 25 February 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gatehouse and Walls to the North and East of the Friars?

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