Grade II listed · Canterbury

Formerly No 1

Formerly No 1 is a Grade II listed building in Canterbury, first listed on 7 September 1973. It is one of 1,740 Grade II entries among 1,882 listed buildings in Canterbury; 31% of Canterbury’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFormerly No 1
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1336784
Date first listed7 September 1973
Local planning authorityCanterbury
Location51.28124, 1.08532 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1336784

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Canterbury will require for your works on Formerly No 1, 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 Formerly No 1

NameGradeDistance
48, Broad StreetII7 m
Building Adjoining No 1 to the LeftII10 m
49, BROAD STREET (See details for further address information)II15 m
1, Military RoadII16 m
Diocesan and Payne Smith Church of England Primary School, including attached boundary wall and school houseII19 m
1, Albion PlaceII25 m
50, Broad StreetII32 m
51 and 52, Broad StreetII38 m
The Royal Dragoon Public HouseII42 m
46, Broad StreetII49 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Formerly No 1 listed?
Yes. Formerly No 1 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1336784, first listed on 7 September 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Formerly No 1?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Canterbury, 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.