Grade II* listed · Folkestone and Hythe

Port Lympne, house, stable block, forecourt walls to east, and loggia, patio, terrace and shell fountain to south

Port Lympne, house, stable block, forecourt walls to east, and loggia, patio, terrace and shell fountain to south is a Grade II* listed building in Folkestone and Hythe, first listed on 29 December 1966. It is one of 39 Grade II* entries among 916 listed buildings in Folkestone and Hythe; 14% of Folkestone and Hythe’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Port Lympne, house, stable block, forecourt walls to east, and loggia, patio, terrace and shell fountain to south
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1344207
Date first listed	29 December 1966
Local planning authority	Folkestone and Hythe
Location	51.07567, 0.99962 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1344207

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Folkestone and Hythe will require for your works on Port Lympne, house, stable block, forecourt walls to east, and loggia, patio, terrace and shell fountain to south, 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 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 Port Lympne, house, stable block, forecourt walls to east, and loggia, patio, terrace and shell fountain to south

Name	Grade	Distance
Trojan Staircase About 26 Metres West North West of Port Lympne	II	43 m
Claire Voyee About 76 Metres South of Port Lympne	II	91 m
Port Lympne South Lodge, Wall and Gate Pier	II	479 m
Port Lympne North Lodge, Wall and Gate Pier	II	482 m
Belle Vue House Belle Vue House and Flats	II	789 m
French House	II*	1.0 km
Forge Cottage and Two Cottages Adjoining to Right	II	1.1 km
Manor Farm Cottages	II	1.2 km
Pump House at Tr 118 346	II	1.6 km
Upper Park Farmhouse	II	1.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Port Lympne, house, stable block, forecourt walls to east, and loggia, patio, terrace and shell fountain to south listed?

Yes. Port Lympne, house, stable block, forecourt walls to east, and loggia, patio, terrace and shell fountain to south is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1344207, first listed on 29 December 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Port Lympne, house, stable block, forecourt walls to east, and loggia, patio, terrace and shell fountain to south?

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