Grade II listed · Tunbridge Wells

73, London Road

73, London Road is a Grade II listed building in Tunbridge Wells, first listed on 15 June 1972. It is one of 2,083 Grade II entries among 2,244 listed buildings in Tunbridge Wells; 22% of Tunbridge Wells’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name73, London Road
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1338814
Date first listed15 June 1972
Local planning authorityTunbridge Wells
Location51.13310, 0.25987 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1338814

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 73, London Road

NameGradeDistance
72, London RoadII*18 m
70 and 71, London RoadII33 m
York Road Meeting RoomII37 m
Ashton LodgeII51 m
28 and 30, Church RoadII64 m
20 and 22, Church RoadII68 m
26, Church RoadII68 m
Former Clarence Public HouseII71 m
77, London RoadII74 m
16 and 18, Church RoadII79 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 73, London Road listed?
Yes. 73, London Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1338814, first listed on 15 June 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 73, London Road?
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.