Grade II listed · Dover

Former Kitchen Block to Rear (North West) of Officers Mess

Former Kitchen Block to Rear (North West) of Officers Mess is a Grade II listed building in Dover, first listed on 29 January 1997. It is one of 1,775 Grade II entries among 1,923 listed buildings in Dover; 97% of Dover’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Kitchen Block to Rear (North West) of Officers Mess
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1259178
Date first listed	29 January 1997
Local planning authority	Dover
Location	51.21200, 1.39910 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1259178

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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.

Listed buildings near Former Kitchen Block to Rear (North West) of Officers Mess

Name	Grade	Distance
Building 13 (North Barrack Block), South Barracks	II	22 m
Building 12 (Officers Mess) South Barracks	II	55 m
Block 20 of South Barracks, Royal Marines Depot	II	101 m
Main Gateway, Piers and Flanking Railings, South Barracks	II	171 m
Building 129 (Guard House), South Barracks	II	230 m
16, the Beach	II	259 m
32-42, Archery Square	II	348 m
Building 69 (Guardhouse), North Barracks	II	439 m
Building 68 and Attached Rear Wall, North Barracks	II	440 m
Building 66 and 67 and Attached Rear Wall, North Barracks	II	448 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Kitchen Block to Rear (North West) of Officers Mess listed?

Yes. Former Kitchen Block to Rear (North West) of Officers Mess is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1259178, first listed on 29 January 1997. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Kitchen Block to Rear (North West) of Officers Mess?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Dover, 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.