Grade II listed · Sevenoaks

The London Arts Vaults and Exchange Limited, Bank Flat

The London Arts Vaults and Exchange Limited, Bank Flat is a Grade II listed building in Sevenoaks, first listed on 27 July 1993. It is one of 1,532 Grade II entries among 1,654 listed buildings in Sevenoaks; 95% of Sevenoaks’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe London Arts Vaults and Exchange Limited, Bank Flat
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1244281
Date first listed27 July 1993
Local planning authoritySevenoaks
Location51.26685, 0.07231 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1244281

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sevenoaks will require for your works on The London Arts Vaults and Exchange Limited, Bank Flat, 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 The London Arts Vaults and Exchange Limited, Bank Flat listed?
Yes. The London Arts Vaults and Exchange Limited, Bank Flat is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1244281, first listed on 27 July 1993. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The London Arts Vaults and Exchange Limited, Bank Flat?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Sevenoaks, 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.