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Italian Sculpture Garden to South East of Hever Castle

Italian Sculpture Garden to South East of Hever Castle is a Grade II listed building in Sevenoaks, first listed on 16 January 1975. It is one of 1,532 Grade II entries among 1,654 listed buildings in Sevenoaks; 30% of Sevenoaks’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameItalian Sculpture Garden to South East of Hever Castle
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1258340
Date first listed16 January 1975
Local planning authoritySevenoaks
Location51.18712, 0.11866 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1258340

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sevenoaks will require for your works on Italian Sculpture Garden to South East of Hever Castle, 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 Italian Sculpture Garden to South East of Hever Castle listed?
Yes. Italian Sculpture Garden to South East of Hever Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1258340, first listed on 16 January 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Italian Sculpture Garden to South East of Hever Castle?
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.