Grade II listed · Tunbridge Wells

Garden Walls and Railings West and South of Portobello Including Pedestrian Gate and Piers to Carriage Gate

Garden Walls and Railings West and South of Portobello Including Pedestrian Gate and Piers to Carriage Gate is a Grade II listed building in Tunbridge Wells, first listed on 24 August 1990. It is one of 2,083 Grade II entries among 2,244 listed buildings in Tunbridge Wells; 70% of Tunbridge Wells’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Garden Walls and Railings West and South of Portobello Including Pedestrian Gate and Piers to Carriage Gate
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1263657
Date first listed	24 August 1990
Local planning authority	Tunbridge Wells
Location	51.15164, 0.39793 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1263657

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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 Garden Walls and Railings West and South of Portobello Including Pedestrian Gate and Piers to Carriage Gate

Name	Grade	Distance
Portobello	II	11 m
The War Memorial	II	18 m
The Cottage South East of Portobello Including Walls to the Garden East of Portobello	II	28 m
The Old Workhouse	II*	37 m
Walters Farmhouse	II	45 m
Barn About 20 Metres East of Portobello	II	49 m
Park Cottage	II	59 m
Former Rose and Crown Public House	II	106 m
Bournes Shop and House Adjoining at the West	II	118 m
The Old Palace	II*	140 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Walls and Railings West and South of Portobello Including Pedestrian Gate and Piers to Carriage Gate listed?

Yes. Garden Walls and Railings West and South of Portobello Including Pedestrian Gate and Piers to Carriage Gate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1263657, first listed on 24 August 1990. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Garden Walls and Railings West and South of Portobello Including Pedestrian Gate and Piers to Carriage Gate?

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