Grade II listed · Swale

Gates, Piers and Walls to No 56 (South Lodge)

Gates, Piers and Walls to No 56 (South Lodge) is a Grade II listed building in Swale, first listed on 27 September 1989. It is one of 1,310 Grade II entries among 1,440 listed buildings in Swale; 94% of Swale’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGates, Piers and Walls to No 56 (South Lodge)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1240572
Date first listed27 September 1989
Local planning authoritySwale
Location51.31426, 0.88299 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1240572

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Swale will require for your works on Gates, Piers and Walls to No 56 (South Lodge), lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gates, Piers and Walls to No 56 (South Lodge) listed?
Yes. Gates, Piers and Walls to No 56 (South Lodge) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1240572, first listed on 27 September 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Gates, Piers and Walls to No 56 (South Lodge)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Swale, 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.