Grade II listed · Swale

Forge House

Forge House is a Grade II listed building in Swale, first listed on 28 August 1986. It is one of 1,310 Grade II entries among 1,440 listed buildings in Swale; 80% of Swale’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Forge House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1203505
Date first listed	28 August 1986
Local planning authority	Swale
Location	51.25279, 0.84797 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1203505

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Swale will require for your works on Forge House, 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 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 Forge House

Name	Grade	Distance
Forge Farmhouse	II	34 m
The Windmill Inn	II	38 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	50 m
Post Office and Whitings House	II	55 m
Agricultural Buildings Approximately 10 Metres South East of South Forstal Farmhouse	II	56 m
South Forstal Farmhouse	II	78 m
Old Barn Cottage	II	103 m
Barn Approximately 40 Metres South of Parklane Farmhouse with Enclosing Farmyard Walls	II	309 m
Granary Approximately 20 Metres South East of Parklane Farmhouse	II	316 m
Parklane Farmhouse	II	340 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Forge House listed?

Yes. Forge House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1203505, first listed on 28 August 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Forge House?

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