Grade II listed · Medway

Chatham House (Number 14) and Attached Front Area and Step Railings

Chatham House (Number 14) and Attached Front Area and Step Railings is a Grade II listed building in Medway, first listed on 29 October 1952. It is one of 520 Grade II entries among 647 listed buildings in Medway; 21% of Medway’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChatham House (Number 14) and Attached Front Area and Step Railings
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1268208
Date first listed29 October 1952
Local planning authorityMedway
Location51.38054, 0.52402 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1268208

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Medway will require for your works on Chatham House (Number 14) and Attached Front Area and Step Railings, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chatham House (Number 14) and Attached Front Area and Step Railings listed?
Yes. Chatham House (Number 14) and Attached Front Area and Step Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1268208, first listed on 29 October 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Chatham House (Number 14) and Attached Front Area and Step Railings?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Medway, 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.