Grade I listed · Dover

Knowlton Court

Knowlton Court is a Grade I listed building in Dover, first listed on 13 October 1952. It is one of 38 Grade I entries among 1,923 listed buildings in Dover; 9% of Dover’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Knowlton Court
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1336977
Date first listed	13 October 1952
Local planning authority	Dover
Location	51.23344, 1.26618 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1336977

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dover will require for your works on Knowlton Court, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Knowlton Court

Name	Grade	Distance
Wall to Churchyard of St Clement	II	45 m
Forecourt Garden and Stable Walls to Knowlton Court	II	49 m
Walled Garden About 20 Metres East of Knowlton Court	II	50 m
Church of St Clement	I	61 m
Dovecot About 100 Metres North West of Knowlton Court	II*	82 m
The Dower House	II*	170 m
Barn About 150 Metres North West of Knowlton Court	II	180 m
Oasts and Farm Offices About 160 Metres North West of Knowlton Court	II	182 m
Lodge to Knowlton Court	II	634 m
Knowlton War Memorial	II	678 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Knowlton Court listed?

Yes. Knowlton Court is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1336977, first listed on 13 October 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Knowlton Court?

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