Grade II* listed · Swale

Memorial to 'The Home of Aviation'

Memorial to 'The Home of Aviation' is a Grade II* listed building in Swale, first listed on 30 June 1978. It is one of 93 Grade II* entries among 1,440 listed buildings in Swale; 56% of Swale’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMemorial to 'The Home of Aviation'
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1258069
Date first listed30 June 1978
Local planning authoritySwale
Location51.40662, 0.85746 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1258069

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Swale will require for your works on Memorial to 'The Home of Aviation', lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Memorial to 'The Home of Aviation' listed?
Yes. Memorial to 'The Home of Aviation' is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1258069, first listed on 30 June 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Memorial to 'The Home of Aviation'?
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.