Grade I listed · Swale

Shed Number 78 the Boat Store Building Number 78

Shed Number 78 the Boat Store Building Number 78 is a Grade I listed building in Swale, first listed on 21 June 1962. It is one of 37 Grade I entries among 1,440 listed buildings in Swale; 14% of Swale’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Shed Number 78 the Boat Store Building Number 78
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1273160
Date first listed	21 June 1962
Local planning authority	Swale
Location	51.44449, 0.74550 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1273160

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Swale will require for your works on Shed Number 78 the Boat Store Building Number 78, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Shed Number 78 the Boat Store Building Number 78

Name	Grade	Distance
Walls and Gates of the Boat Basin, Docks Number 4 5 and Slipway	II*	51 m
Building Number 86	II	103 m
Former North Saw Pits Building Number 84	II*	118 m
Boundary Walls Extends from Main Gate Along North and North East Side	II	137 m
Archway House Building Number 23	II*	236 m
Garrison Point Fort	II	268 m
Former Sawmill, Building Numbers 105, 106 and 107	II	272 m
Former Pay Office Building Number 104	II	320 m
Former County Court	II	342 m
Former Working Mast House Building Number 26	II*	375 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Shed Number 78 the Boat Store Building Number 78 listed?

Yes. Shed Number 78 the Boat Store Building Number 78 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1273160, first listed on 21 June 1962. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Shed Number 78 the Boat Store Building Number 78?

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