Grade II* listed · Wealden

Walnut Tree House

Walnut Tree House is a Grade II* listed building in Wealden, first listed on 26 November 1953. It is one of 110 Grade II* entries among 2,255 listed buildings in Wealden; 5% of Wealden’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Walnut Tree House
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1193529
Date first listed	26 November 1953
Local planning authority	Wealden
Location	51.02037, 0.26179 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1193529

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wealden will require for your works on Walnut Tree House, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Walnut Tree House

Name	Grade	Distance
Premises Occupied by Holmwood Gardens; R Stedman and Sons, Butcher; J Gravener, Antiques; and Country Wise Grocers	II	22 m
Garden Wall of Stone House to the South of Stone House	II	24 m
Middle House Hotel	I	24 m
Stone House	II*	34 m
The Gatehouse of the Old Palace (The Convent of the Holy Child Jesus, St Leonard'S Mayfield School)	II	43 m
Taylor'S Building (Two Pins (Boutique), Pearsons (Jewellers) and Rolyat)	II	48 m
Shirley Cottage the Old Cottage	II	52 m
The Old Brewhouse	II	62 m
Stone Court	II	63 m
Chest Tomb 14 Yards East of Church of St Dunstan	II	64 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Walnut Tree House listed?

Yes. Walnut Tree House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1193529, first listed on 26 November 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Walnut Tree House?

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