Grade II listed · Thanet

Former Gatehouse at Port Regis School

Former Gatehouse at Port Regis School is a Grade II listed building in Thanet, first listed on 20 September 1974. It is one of 1,009 Grade II entries among 1,049 listed buildings in Thanet; 42% of Thanet’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Gatehouse at Port Regis School
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1239263
Date first listed	20 September 1974
Local planning authority	Thanet
Location	51.38098, 1.43938 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1239263

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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 Former Gatehouse at Port Regis School

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Port Regis School	II	25 m
Lodge to Port Regis School	II	58 m
King's Gate in grounds of Former Port Regis School	II	92 m
Hackemdown Tower	II	117 m
Little Holland House, Holland House and Holland End	II	319 m
Kingsgate Castle	II	372 m
Captain Digby	II	418 m
Remains of Lookout in Grounds of Castle Keep Hotel	II	420 m
Remains of Neptune'S Temple Or Arx Ruohim	II	673 m
The North Foreland Lighthouse Including Attached Lighthouse Keepers Houses	II	781 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Gatehouse at Port Regis School listed?

Yes. Former Gatehouse at Port Regis School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1239263, first listed on 20 September 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Gatehouse at Port Regis School?

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