Grade II listed · Rother

Darwell Beach

Darwell Beach is a Grade II listed building in Rother, first listed on 16 August 1979. It is one of 2,024 Grade II entries among 2,141 listed buildings in Rother; 38% of Rother’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameDarwell Beach
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1275859
Date first listed16 August 1979
Local planning authorityRother
Location50.94424, 0.42755 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1275859

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Rother will require for your works on Darwell Beach, 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.

Listed buildings near Darwell Beach

Frequently asked questions

Is Darwell Beach listed?
Yes. Darwell Beach is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1275859, first listed on 16 August 1979. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Darwell Beach?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Rother, 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.