Grade II listed · Ashford

James Wyllie House

James Wyllie House is a Grade II listed building in Ashford, first listed on 16 February 1989. It is one of 2,218 Grade II entries among 2,400 listed buildings in Ashford; 88% of Ashford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	James Wyllie House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1217551
Date first listed	16 February 1989
Local planning authority	Ashford
Location	51.18275, 0.93907 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1217551

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Ashford will require for your works on James Wyllie 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 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 James Wyllie House

Name	Grade	Distance
The New Flying Horse	II	52 m
23-27, the Green	II	70 m
2, Cherry Gardens Lane	II	73 m
17, 19 and 21, the Green	II	74 m
11, 13 and 15, the Green	II	79 m
32, High Street	II	80 m
34, High Street	II	81 m
The Old Vicarage	II	82 m
36, High Street	II	83 m
Iron Hand Pump in the Grounds of Oxenturn Cottage	II	88 m

Frequently asked questions

Is James Wyllie House listed?

Yes. James Wyllie House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1217551, first listed on 16 February 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to James Wyllie House?

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.