Grade II listed · Tunbridge Wells

Pimms

Pimms is a Grade II listed building in Tunbridge Wells, first listed on 24 August 1990. It is one of 2,083 Grade II entries among 2,244 listed buildings in Tunbridge Wells; 70% of Tunbridge Wells’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Pimms
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1277568
Date first listed	24 August 1990
Local planning authority	Tunbridge Wells
Location	51.15666, 0.36799 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1277568

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tunbridge Wells will require for your works on Pimms, 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 Pimms

Name	Grade	Distance
Oasthouse About 100 Metres North of Matfield House	II	370 m
Maycots	II	373 m
Stable Block Immediately North East of Matfield House	I	457 m
Barn West of Hatherleigh	II	458 m
Canterbury Cottage Hodge Cottage	II	461 m
Mounting Block Immediately East of Matfield House	II	465 m
Matfield House	I	466 m
Coach House About 40 Metres North East of Matfield House	II*	468 m
Cottage Immediately North West of Hatherleigh	II	473 m
Acer Cottage	II	476 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Pimms listed?

Yes. Pimms is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1277568, first listed on 24 August 1990. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Pimms?

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