Grade II listed · Swale

Malthouse, Fremlins Brewery

Malthouse, Fremlins Brewery is a Grade II listed building in Swale, first listed on 9 July 1990. It is one of 1,310 Grade II entries among 1,440 listed buildings in Swale; 96% of Swale’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Malthouse, Fremlins Brewery
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1240602
Date first listed	9 July 1990
Local planning authority	Swale
Location	51.31687, 0.89382 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1240602

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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 Malthouse, Fremlins Brewery

Name	Grade	Distance
Air Compressor Room and Stabling, Fremlin Brewery	II	40 m
Old Tun Room, Fremlins Brewery	II	54 m
Brewhouse, Malthouse and Hop Stores at Fremlins Brewery	II	59 m
Carpenters Shop, Fremlins Brewery Coopers Shop, Fremlins Brewery Old Cask Yard, Fremlins Brewery	II	70 m
The Parish Church of St Mary of Charity	I	74 m
Laboratory (Formerly Offices) to Fremlins Brewery	II	86 m
Brewery House, Fremlins Brewery	II	89 m
Fremlins Offices (Including East Wing and Billiard Room)	II*	91 m
Wall and Gate Pier Between Laboratory and Brewery House	II	92 m
Wall and Gate Piers to Fremlins Brewery Between Office and Laboratory	II	93 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Malthouse, Fremlins Brewery listed?

Yes. Malthouse, Fremlins Brewery is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1240602, first listed on 9 July 1990. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Malthouse, Fremlins Brewery?

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.