Grade II listed · Tunbridge Wells

Barn Approximately 140 Metres North East of Groombridge Place

Barn Approximately 140 Metres North East of Groombridge Place is a Grade II listed building in Tunbridge Wells, first listed on 24 August 1990. It is one of 2,083 Grade II entries among 2,244 listed buildings in Tunbridge Wells; 70% of Tunbridge Wells’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBarn Approximately 140 Metres North East of Groombridge Place
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1240707
Date first listed24 August 1990
Local planning authorityTunbridge Wells
Location51.11857, 0.19072 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1240707

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Planium checks which consents Tunbridge Wells will require for your works on Barn Approximately 140 Metres North East of Groombridge Place, 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 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 Barn Approximately 140 Metres North East of Groombridge Place

NameGradeDistance
Sundial Approximately 7 Metres East of Groombridge PlaceII150 m
Garden Walls and Features of the Terraced Garden (Including Ivy Cottage) Approximately 30 Metres North of Groombridge PlaceI157 m
Groombridge PlaceI160 m
Buildings of the service courtyard adjoining south of Groombridge Place including the walls of the Herb GardenI178 m
Groombridge Place Moat, Walls and Bridge Including the West Gateway and Cottage on the North BridgeI233 m
Roadside Horse Trough and Drinking FountainII238 m
Gates, Gate Piers and Flanking Walls to the CottageII240 m
Fountain CottagesII257 m
The CottageII260 m
Blue CottageII263 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Barn Approximately 140 Metres North East of Groombridge Place listed?
Yes. Barn Approximately 140 Metres North East of Groombridge Place is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1240707, first listed on 24 August 1990. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Barn Approximately 140 Metres North East of Groombridge Place?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Tunbridge Wells, 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.