Grade II listed · Ashford

Withersdane House

Withersdane House is a Grade II listed building in Ashford, first listed on 27 November 1957. It is one of 2,218 Grade II entries among 2,400 listed buildings in Ashford; 10% of Ashford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Withersdane House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1217777
Date first listed	27 November 1957
Local planning authority	Ashford
Location	51.17406, 0.94704 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1217777

Planning works on this listed building?

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

Name	Grade	Distance
Garden Walls and Walled Garden Surrounding and Attached to Withersdane House	II	13 m
Stable/Granary About 10 Metres South of Withersdane House	II	25 m
Barn About 20 Metres South East of Withersdane House	II	27 m
Barn About 10 Metres South West of Winterbourne	II	320 m
Winterbourne	II	340 m
Barn About 30 Metres East of Winterbourne	II	396 m
Handley Cross	II	409 m
Oast House at Coldharbour Farm	II	885 m
6, Cherry Gardens Lane	II	1.0 km
2, Cherry Gardens Lane	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Withersdane House listed?

Yes. Withersdane House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1217777, first listed on 27 November 1957. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Withersdane 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.