Grade II listed · Canterbury

12, Whitstable Road

12, Whitstable Road is a Grade II listed building in Canterbury, first listed on 7 September 1973. It is one of 1,740 Grade II entries among 1,882 listed buildings in Canterbury; 31% of Canterbury’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name12, Whitstable Road
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1259799
Date first listed7 September 1973
Local planning authorityCanterbury
Location51.28440, 1.07057 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1259799

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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 12, Whitstable Road

NameGradeDistance
14 and 16, Whitstable RoadII10 m
2, Forty Acres RoadII11 m
4, Forty Acres RoadII16 m
7-11, Whitstable RoadII19 m
18 and 20, Whitstable RoadII20 m
5, Forty Acres RoadII22 m
2-8, Whitstable RoadII28 m
22, Whitstable RoadII28 m
1 and 3, Whitstable RoadII34 m
24, Whitstable RoadII37 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 12, Whitstable Road listed?
Yes. 12, Whitstable Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1259799, first listed on 7 September 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 12, Whitstable Road?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Canterbury, 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.