Grade II* listed · Sevenoaks

Lullingstone Castle

Lullingstone Castle is a Grade II* listed building in Sevenoaks, first listed on 1 August 1952. It is one of 91 Grade II* entries among 1,654 listed buildings in Sevenoaks; 3% of Sevenoaks’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameLullingstone Castle
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1222202
Date first listed1 August 1952
Local planning authoritySevenoaks
Location51.35791, 0.19624 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1222202

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sevenoaks will require for your works on Lullingstone Castle, 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 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 Lullingstone Castle

NameGradeDistance
Moll CobII39 m
Church of Saint BotolphI57 m
Garden Walls to Lullingstone Castle Immediately North of the Church of Saint BotolphII69 m
Former Stabling to South of Gatehouse and Stable CottageII86 m
The Gatehouse to Lullingstone CastleI88 m
Icehouse in the Grounds of Lullingstone CastleII169 m
Dovecot at Lullingstone CastleII170 m
Ruins of Bath House at Lullingstone CastleII259 m
Barn at Newbarn FarmII578 m
Wall to East of Castle FarmhouseII917 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lullingstone Castle listed?
Yes. Lullingstone Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1222202, 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 Lullingstone Castle?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Sevenoaks, 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.