Grade II listed · Ashford

43-49, Front Road

43-49, Front Road is a Grade II listed building in Ashford, first listed on 9 August 1979. It is one of 2,218 Grade II entries among 2,400 listed buildings in Ashford; 42% of Ashford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	43-49, Front Road
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1121931
Date first listed	9 August 1979
Local planning authority	Ashford
Location	51.07750, 0.77153 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1121931

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 43-49, Front Road

Name	Grade	Distance
Townland Farmhouse	II	83 m
Thorne House	II	112 m
Court Lodge Farmhouse	II	178 m
36, Front Road	II	236 m
Park Farmhouse	II	241 m
32 and 34, Front Road	II	251 m
22-28, Front Road	II	286 m
Village Pump	II	292 m
Janes Quaintways the Little House	II	307 m
Old School House	II	325 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 43-49, Front Road listed?

Yes. 43-49, Front Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1121931, first listed on 9 August 1979. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 43-49, Front Road?

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