Grade II listed · Tunbridge Wells

Stable Block at Swaylands School

Stable Block at Swaylands School 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
Field	Value
Name	Stable Block at Swaylands School
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1248954
Date first listed	24 August 1990
Local planning authority	Tunbridge Wells
Location	51.16764, 0.19232 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1248954

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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 Stable Block at Swaylands School

Name	Grade	Distance
Lodge to Swaylands School	II	82 m
Boundary Wall to Swaylands School Along the Penshurst Road and Marlpit Corner	II	176 m
Ashour Farm Cottage Including Garden Wall to South	II	1.4 km
Former farm building to the south-west of The Old Barn	II	1.7 km
Barn approximately 6 metres north east of Old Bullingstone	II	2.3 km
Old Bullingstone	II	2.3 km
The Cottage and Holly Cottage	II	2.3 km
The Old Farmhouse	II	2.4 km
Bonds	II	2.4 km
Lower Church Farmhouse	II	2.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Stable Block at Swaylands School listed?

Yes. Stable Block at Swaylands School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1248954, 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 Stable Block at Swaylands School?

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.