Grade II listed · West Berkshire

Kennett House

Kennett House is a Grade II listed building in West Berkshire, first listed on 21 June 1984. It is one of 1,738 Grade II entries among 1,889 listed buildings in West Berkshire; 79% of West Berkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameKennett House
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1135754
Date first listed21 June 1984
Local planning authorityWest Berkshire
Location51.39959, -1.44856 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1135754

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Berkshire will require for your works on Kennett House, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kennett House listed?
Yes. Kennett House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1135754, first listed on 21 June 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Kennett House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from West Berkshire, 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.