Grade I listed · Thanet

The Grange

The Grange is a Grade I listed building in Thanet, first listed on 13 August 1968. It is one of 11 Grade I entries among 1,049 listed buildings in Thanet; 5% of Thanet’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Grange
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1203285
Date first listed	13 August 1968
Local planning authority	Thanet
Location	51.32822, 1.40981 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1203285

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Thanet will require for your works on The Grange, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 The Grange

Name	Grade	Distance
St Edwards	I	21 m
Carriage Gates and Gate Piers, Walls and West Wicket Gate, the Grange, Without House	II	29 m
Church of St Augustine of England (Roman Catholic) with Cloisters Attached	I	30 m
Chartham Terrace and Garden Wall to Right	II	68 m
St Augustine's Abbey with perimeter wall	II	70 m
Lift from Western Undercliff to Royal Esplanade at TR3763 6422	II	87 m
White Cliffs and Adjacent Walls and Outbuildings North of West Cliff Lodge	II	97 m
West Cliff Lodge	II	110 m
Former Regency Hotel	II	175 m
Nos 1 to 5 Inclusive with Railed Areas	II	193 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Grange listed?

Yes. The Grange is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1203285, first listed on 13 August 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Grange?

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