Grade II* listed · Swale

Walls and Gates of the Boat Basin, Docks Number 4 5 and Slipway

Walls and Gates of the Boat Basin, Docks Number 4 5 and Slipway is a Grade II* listed building in Swale, first listed on 15 March 1977. It is one of 93 Grade II* entries among 1,440 listed buildings in Swale; 54% of Swale’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Walls and Gates of the Boat Basin, Docks Number 4 5 and Slipway
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1255552
Date first listed	15 March 1977
Local planning authority	Swale
Location	51.44483, 0.74502 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1255552

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Swale will require for your works on Walls and Gates of the Boat Basin, Docks Number 4 5 and Slipway, 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 Walls and Gates of the Boat Basin, Docks Number 4 5 and Slipway

Name	Grade	Distance
Shed Number 78 the Boat Store Building Number 78	I	51 m
Building Number 86	II	110 m
Boundary Walls Extends from Main Gate Along North and North East Side	II	124 m
Former North Saw Pits Building Number 84	II*	136 m
Garrison Point Fort	II	221 m
Archway House Building Number 23	II*	287 m
Former Sawmill, Building Numbers 105, 106 and 107	II	315 m
Former Pay Office Building Number 104	II	363 m
Former County Court	II	393 m
Former Working Mast House Building Number 26	II*	412 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Walls and Gates of the Boat Basin, Docks Number 4 5 and Slipway listed?

Yes. Walls and Gates of the Boat Basin, Docks Number 4 5 and Slipway is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1255552, first listed on 15 March 1977. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Walls and Gates of the Boat Basin, Docks Number 4 5 and Slipway?

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.