Grade II* listed · Tunbridge Wells

Downingbury Farmhouse

Downingbury Farmhouse is a Grade II* listed building in Tunbridge Wells, first listed on 14 April 1986. It is one of 133 Grade II* entries among 2,244 listed buildings in Tunbridge Wells; 31% of Tunbridge Wells’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameDowningbury Farmhouse
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1254438
Date first listed14 April 1986
Local planning authorityTunbridge Wells
Location51.15630, 0.32917 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1254438

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tunbridge Wells will require for your works on Downingbury Farmhouse, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Downingbury Farmhouse

NameGradeDistance
Downingbury Farm BarnII40 m
Downingbury Farm OastII74 m
Cockshoot CottagesII286 m
Pembury County Primary School (Old School) Including Front Boundary WallII560 m
Queens FollyII764 m
Lychgate to Churchyard of the Old Church of St PeterII779 m
ChippingsII788 m
Dickenson Headstone Approximately 7 Metres South of the Chancel of the Old Church of St PeterII793 m
Chapman Headstone Approximately 8 Metres South of the Nave of the Old Church of St PeterII795 m
Kinzey Headstone Approximately 4 Metres South of the Chancel of the Old Church of St PeterII797 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Downingbury Farmhouse listed?
Yes. Downingbury Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1254438, first listed on 14 April 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Downingbury Farmhouse?
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.