Balcombe Farmhouse
Balcombe Farmhouse is a Grade II* listed building in Tunbridge Wells, first listed on 20 June 1967. It is one of 133 Grade II* entries among 2,244 listed buildings in Tunbridge Wells; 13% of Tunbridge Wells’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Balcombe Farmhouse |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1338652 |
| Date first listed | 20 June 1967 |
| Local planning authority | Tunbridge Wells |
| Location | 51.13856, 0.60132 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1338652 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Tunbridge Wells will require for your works on Balcombe Farmhouse, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
What the grade means for works
Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.
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 Balcombe Farmhouse
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Mitchells | II | 70 m |
| Corner Farmhouse | II | 90 m |
| Oasthouse About 25 Metres North of Weaver'S Den | II | 149 m |
| Weaver'S Den | II | 164 m |
| Townsend Cottages | II | 183 m |
| Providence Chapel and House | II | 370 m |
| Oasthouse and Barn About 15 Metres South of Manor Farmhouse | II | 471 m |
| Manor Farmhouse | II | 497 m |
| Ponds Farmhouse | II* | 529 m |
| Former Barn about 25 metres north west of Catherine Wheel | II | 573 m |