Grade II listed · Thanet

Lift from Western Undercliff to Royal Esplanade at TR3763 6422

Lift from Western Undercliff to Royal Esplanade at TR3763 6422 is a Grade II listed building in Thanet, first listed on 4 February 1988. It is one of 1,009 Grade II entries among 1,049 listed buildings in Thanet; 64% of Thanet’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lift from Western Undercliff to Royal Esplanade at TR3763 6422
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1281487
Date first listed	4 February 1988
Local planning authority	Thanet
Location	51.32744, 1.40962 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1281487

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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 Lift from Western Undercliff to Royal Esplanade at TR3763 6422

Name	Grade	Distance
The Grange	I	87 m
St Edwards	I	108 m
Church of St Augustine of England (Roman Catholic) with Cloisters Attached	I	110 m
Carriage Gates and Gate Piers, Walls and West Wicket Gate, the Grange, Without House	II	111 m
Chartham Terrace and Garden Wall to Right	II	133 m
St Augustine's Abbey with perimeter wall	II	155 m
West Cliff Lodge	II	170 m
White Cliffs and Adjacent Walls and Outbuildings North of West Cliff Lodge	II	171 m
Former Regency Hotel	II	236 m
Nos 1 to 5 Inclusive with Railed Areas	II	265 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lift from Western Undercliff to Royal Esplanade at TR3763 6422 listed?

Yes. Lift from Western Undercliff to Royal Esplanade at TR3763 6422 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1281487, first listed on 4 February 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lift from Western Undercliff to Royal Esplanade at TR3763 6422?

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