Grade II listed · Tunbridge Wells

Opera Colonnade the Opera House with the Shops Below Numbers 84 to 96 and Numbers 38 to 50 Monson Road Including Numbers 38 to 50 Opera Colonnade

Opera Colonnade the Opera House with the Shops Below Numbers 84 to 96 and Numbers 38 to 50 Monson Road Including Numbers 38 to 50 Opera Colonnade is a Grade II listed building in Tunbridge Wells, first listed on 24 November 1966. It is one of 2,083 Grade II entries among 2,244 listed buildings in Tunbridge Wells; 11% of Tunbridge Wells’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Opera Colonnade the Opera House with the Shops Below Numbers 84 to 96 and Numbers 38 to 50 Monson Road Including Numbers 38 to 50 Opera Colonnade
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1338803
Date first listed	24 November 1966
Local planning authority	Tunbridge Wells
Location	51.13372, 0.26423 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1338803

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tunbridge Wells will require for your works on Opera Colonnade the Opera House with the Shops Below Numbers 84 to 96 and Numbers 38 to 50 Monson Road Including Numbers 38 to 50 Opera Colonnade, 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 Opera Colonnade the Opera House with the Shops Below Numbers 84 to 96 and Numbers 38 to 50 Monson Road Including Numbers 38 to 50 Opera Colonnade

Name	Grade	Distance
Tunbridge Wells Adult Education Centre	II	49 m
Library and Museum	II	64 m
Lecture Hall Mount Pleasant Congregational Church	II*	81 m
Tunbridge Wells War Memorial	II	86 m
Holst House	II	87 m
8-36 Monson Road	II	92 m
Archway Leading to Nos 2 and 3 (The Priory) Church Road	II	114 m
Assembly Hall	II	127 m
6-14, York Road	II	128 m
Town Hall	II	129 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Opera Colonnade the Opera House with the Shops Below Numbers 84 to 96 and Numbers 38 to 50 Monson Road Including Numbers 38 to 50 Opera Colonnade listed?

Yes. Opera Colonnade the Opera House with the Shops Below Numbers 84 to 96 and Numbers 38 to 50 Monson Road Including Numbers 38 to 50 Opera Colonnade is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1338803, first listed on 24 November 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Opera Colonnade the Opera House with the Shops Below Numbers 84 to 96 and Numbers 38 to 50 Monson Road Including Numbers 38 to 50 Opera Colonnade?

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.