Grade II listed · Tunbridge Wells

Bakehouse/Brewhouse About 10 Metres West of Down House

Bakehouse/Brewhouse About 10 Metres West of Down House is a Grade II listed building in Tunbridge Wells, first listed on 10 October 1989. It is one of 2,083 Grade II entries among 2,244 listed buildings in Tunbridge Wells; 59% of Tunbridge Wells’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBakehouse/Brewhouse About 10 Metres West of Down House
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1336725
Date first listed10 October 1989
Local planning authorityTunbridge Wells
Location51.09389, 0.38532 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1336725

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tunbridge Wells will require for your works on Bakehouse/Brewhouse About 10 Metres West of Down House, 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 Bakehouse/Brewhouse About 10 Metres West of Down House

NameGradeDistance
Coachhouse and Stable About 20 Metres North West of Down HouseII24 m
Down HouseII33 m
Coachhouse, walls and outbuildings in rear courtyard of The VineyardII79 m
The VineyardII80 m
Hall Cottage InglenookII113 m
Oasthouse About 20 Metres South of Ridge FarmhouseII196 m
Down CottagesII208 m
Ridge FarmhouseII220 m
Down CottagesII222 m
Bedwyn Cottage Orchard CottageII371 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bakehouse/Brewhouse About 10 Metres West of Down House listed?
Yes. Bakehouse/Brewhouse About 10 Metres West of Down House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1336725, first listed on 10 October 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Bakehouse/Brewhouse About 10 Metres West of Down House?
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.