Grade II listed · Tunbridge Wells

South Lodge, Benenden School

South Lodge, Benenden School is a Grade II listed building in Tunbridge Wells, first listed on 5 July 1993. It is one of 2,083 Grade II entries among 2,244 listed buildings in Tunbridge Wells; 91% of Tunbridge Wells’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSouth Lodge, Benenden School
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1336731
Date first listed5 July 1993
Local planning authorityTunbridge Wells
Location51.07015, 0.57105 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1336731

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tunbridge Wells will require for your works on South Lodge, Benenden School, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is South Lodge, Benenden School listed?
Yes. South Lodge, Benenden School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1336731, first listed on 5 July 1993. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to South Lodge, Benenden School?
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.