Grade II listed · Ashford

The Former Post Office

The Former Post Office is a Grade II listed building in Ashford, first listed on 27 November 1957. It is one of 2,218 Grade II entries among 2,400 listed buildings in Ashford; 10% of Ashford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Former Post Office
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1275713
Date first listed	27 November 1957
Local planning authority	Ashford
Location	51.18334, 0.93760 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1275713

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Ashford will require for your works on The Former Post Office, 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 The Former Post Office

Name	Grade	Distance
26 and 26a, Church Street	II	10 m
Former Lloyds Bank	II	17 m
30-32 and 34 (Cragmore House), Church Street	II	21 m
22, Church Street	II	26 m
18 and 20, Church Street	II	34 m
The Bailiffs House	II*	37 m
The King'S Head	II	37 m
The Old Vicarage	II	40 m
14 and 16, Church Street	II	43 m
17, 19 and 21, Church Street	II	44 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Former Post Office listed?

Yes. The Former Post Office is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1275713, first listed on 27 November 1957. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Former Post Office?

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