Grade II listed · Tunbridge Wells

Bentham Hill Bentham Hill, West Lodge West Lodge

Bentham Hill Bentham Hill, West Lodge West Lodge is a Grade II listed building in Tunbridge Wells, first listed on 10 December 1986. It is one of 2,083 Grade II entries among 2,244 listed buildings in Tunbridge Wells; 40% of Tunbridge Wells’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bentham Hill Bentham Hill, West Lodge West Lodge
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1338655
Date first listed	10 December 1986
Local planning authority	Tunbridge Wells
Location	51.15548, 0.24095 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1338655

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tunbridge Wells will require for your works on Bentham Hill Bentham Hill, West Lodge West Lodge, 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 Bentham Hill Bentham Hill, West Lodge West Lodge

Name	Grade	Distance
Bentam Hill House	II	160 m
North Lodge to David Salomons' House	II	258 m
Old Broomhill Farmhouse	II	276 m
Sir David Salomons' Motor Stables, Broomhill	II	309 m
David Salomons' House, water tower and wall attached to east	II	328 m
Bentham Farmhouse	II	334 m
Sir David Salomons House Wall and Terrace to South	II	342 m
Stables to East of Sir David Salomons' House	II*	371 m
David Salomons House East Lodge	II	383 m
Woods Cottage	II	441 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bentham Hill Bentham Hill, West Lodge West Lodge listed?

Yes. Bentham Hill Bentham Hill, West Lodge West Lodge is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1338655, first listed on 10 December 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bentham Hill Bentham Hill, West Lodge West Lodge?

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.