Grade II* listed · Tonbridge and Malling

Went House

Went House is a Grade II* listed building in Tonbridge and Malling, first listed on 1 August 1952. It is one of 77 Grade II* entries among 1,318 listed buildings in Tonbridge and Malling; 2% of Tonbridge and Malling’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Went House
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1219391
Date first listed	1 August 1952
Local planning authority	Tonbridge and Malling
Location	51.29391, 0.41303 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1219391

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tonbridge and Malling will require for your works on Went 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 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 Went House

Name	Grade	Distance
Railings Gate and Wall to Went House	II	17 m
9 and 11, Frog Lane	II	30 m
Stabling to North East of Went House	II	31 m
Cade House	II	40 m
Forecourt and Wall to No 79 (Cade House)	II	42 m
The Cascade	II	52 m
Church of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ and of the Blessed Virgin Mary, West Malling Abbey	II*	55 m
Abbey Brewery Cottage	II	59 m
Forecourt Wall to Nos 75 and 77	II	60 m
Icm Offices	II	70 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Went House listed?

Yes. Went House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1219391, first listed on 1 August 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Went House?

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