Grade II listed · Medway

Numbers 52 and 54 and Attached Front Area and Step Railings

Numbers 52 and 54 and Attached Front Area and Step Railings is a Grade II listed building in Medway, first listed on 21 November 1996. It is one of 520 Grade II entries among 647 listed buildings in Medway; 80% of Medway’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameNumbers 52 and 54 and Attached Front Area and Step Railings
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1268209
Date first listed21 November 1996
Local planning authorityMedway
Location51.38005, 0.52492 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1268209

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Medway will require for your works on Numbers 52 and 54 and Attached Front Area and Step Railings, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Numbers 52 and 54 and Attached Front Area and Step Railings

NameGradeDistance
Number 58 and Attached Front Area and Step RailingsII12 m
60, New RoadII19 m
Lord Duncan Public HouseII48 m
Chatham House (Number 14) and Attached Front Area and Step RailingsII83 m
8 and 10, New RoadII131 m
4 and 6, New RoadII144 m
2, New RoadII157 m
19, Maidstone RoadII189 m
248, High StreetII221 m
Statue of Thomas WaghornII232 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Numbers 52 and 54 and Attached Front Area and Step Railings listed?
Yes. Numbers 52 and 54 and Attached Front Area and Step Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1268209, first listed on 21 November 1996. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Numbers 52 and 54 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.