Grade II* listed · Folkestone and Hythe

Spong Farm House

Spong Farm House is a Grade II* listed building in Folkestone and Hythe, first listed on 29 December 1966. It is one of 39 Grade II* entries among 916 listed buildings in Folkestone and Hythe; 14% of Folkestone and Hythe’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSpong Farm House
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1260301
Date first listed29 December 1966
Local planning authorityFolkestone and Hythe
Location51.17169, 1.03807 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1260301

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Folkestone and Hythe will require for your works on Spong Farm House, 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 Spong Farm House listed?
Yes. Spong Farm House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1260301, first listed on 29 December 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Spong Farm House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Folkestone and Hythe, 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.