Grade II listed · Medway

Queens Stairs with Overthrow Arch

Queens Stairs with Overthrow Arch is a Grade II listed building in Medway, first listed on 24 May 1971. It is one of 520 Grade II entries among 647 listed buildings in Medway; 32% of Medway’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Queens Stairs with Overthrow Arch
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1268249
Date first listed	24 May 1971
Local planning authority	Medway
Location	51.39383, 0.52526 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1268249

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Medway will require for your works on Queens Stairs with Overthrow Arch, 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 Queens Stairs with Overthrow Arch

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Assistant Queens Harbourmasters Office	II*	11 m
Lamp Standards and Railings to Front of Commissioners House	II	84 m
Former Commissioner'S House and Attached Staff Accommodation	I	102 m
Former Hatchelling House and Engine Room	II*	114 m
The Guard House (Cafe)	II*	119 m
Number 1 Workbase	II*	125 m
The Customs House	II*	129 m
Former Admirals Offices and Forecourt Walls and Attached Iron Railings	II*	131 m
Number 2 Dry Dock	II*	155 m
Former Storehouse Number 2 and Former Rigging Store	I	163 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Queens Stairs with Overthrow Arch listed?

Yes. Queens Stairs with Overthrow Arch is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1268249, first listed on 24 May 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Queens Stairs with Overthrow Arch?

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.