Grade II listed · Ashford

16, THE CHURCHYARD (See details for further address information)

16, THE CHURCHYARD (See details for further address information) is a Grade II listed building in Ashford, first listed on 4 June 1976. It is one of 2,218 Grade II entries among 2,400 listed buildings in Ashford; 36% of Ashford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	16, THE CHURCHYARD (See details for further address information)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1300157
Date first listed	4 June 1976
Local planning authority	Ashford
Location	51.14868, 0.87225 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1300157

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Ashford will require for your works on 16, THE CHURCHYARD (See details for further address information), 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 16, THE CHURCHYARD (See details for further address information)

Name	Grade	Distance
15, the Churchyard	II	5 m
14, the Churchyard	II	9 m
The Doctor Wilks Memorial Hall	II*	13 m
Talbot House	II	14 m
8-12, the Churchyard	II	27 m
Rear Part of No 75	II	32 m
67, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information)	II	37 m
Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin	I	38 m
3, Churchyard Passage	II	39 m
7, THE CHURCHYARD (See details for further address information)	II	41 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 16, THE CHURCHYARD (See details for further address information) listed?

Yes. 16, THE CHURCHYARD (See details for further address information) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1300157, first listed on 4 June 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 16, THE CHURCHYARD (See details for further address information)?

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.