Grade II* listed · Swale

Medway Ports Authority Offices (Dockyard House)

Medway Ports Authority Offices (Dockyard House) 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
FieldValue
NameMedway Ports Authority Offices (Dockyard House)
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1258883
Date first listed15 March 1977
Local planning authoritySwale
Location51.44328, 0.75203 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1258883

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Medway Ports Authority Offices (Dockyard House)

NameGradeDistance
King William Lion Monument to West of Medway Port Authority OfficesII17 m
Former Stables to Rear of Dockyard CottageII43 m
Wall Extending Approximately 70 Metres Enclosing Garden to South of Dockyard HouseII47 m
Dockyard Cottage and Attached Garden Wall and Basemnet RailingsII48 m
Wall Extending Approximately 85 Metres Enclosing Garden to North of Numbers 1 to 15II60 m
South Gate HouseII75 m
Numbers 1 to 15 and Attached RailingsII*78 m
North Gate HouseII95 m
Boundary Wall Extends from Main Gate Round South and East Sides of Former DockyardII112 m
Former Royal Dockyard Church and Attached Wall and RailingsII*116 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Medway Ports Authority Offices (Dockyard House) listed?
Yes. Medway Ports Authority Offices (Dockyard House) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1258883, 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 Medway Ports Authority Offices (Dockyard House)?
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.