Grade II* listed · Dover

Betteshanger House Northbourne Park School

Betteshanger House Northbourne Park School is a Grade II* listed building in Dover, first listed on 5 June 1973. It is one of 110 Grade II* entries among 1,923 listed buildings in Dover; 25% of Dover’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Betteshanger House Northbourne Park School
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1236988
Date first listed	5 June 1973
Local planning authority	Dover
Location	51.22525, 1.30764 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1236988

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Betteshanger House Northbourne Park School

Name	Grade	Distance
Garden Terraces and Plant Tubs About 50 Metres South of Betteshanger House	II	28 m
Walls and Gateways to Front Court of Betteshanger House	II	40 m
Garden Terraces About 50 Metres West of Church of St Mary	II	122 m
Church of St Mary	II	210 m
Home Farmhouse , Garden Cottage, Walled Gardens and Stable Range	II	212 m
Cowhouse About 30 Metres East of Walled Garden Complex at Betteshanger Park	II	258 m
Gate Lodge to Betteshanger House	II	355 m
Lower Lodge	II	458 m
The Cloisters	II	514 m
Estate Cottage About 50 Metres South of Updown House	II	858 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Betteshanger House Northbourne Park School listed?

Yes. Betteshanger House Northbourne Park School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1236988, first listed on 5 June 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Betteshanger House Northbourne Park School?

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