Grade II listed · Thanet

Old Town Hall Police Station

Old Town Hall Police Station is a Grade II listed building in Thanet, first listed on 22 February 1973. It is one of 1,009 Grade II entries among 1,049 listed buildings in Thanet; 15% of Thanet’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Old Town Hall Police Station
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1351074
Date first listed	22 February 1973
Local planning authority	Thanet
Location	51.38947, 1.38202 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1351074

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Thanet will require for your works on Old Town Hall Police Station, 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 Old Town Hall Police Station

Name	Grade	Distance
4, 5 and 5a, Market Place	II	25 m
3, Market Place	II	25 m
6 and 6a, Market Place	II	25 m
2, Market Place	II	27 m
Wellington Hotel	II	31 m
1 and 3, Broad Street	II	31 m
2, Duke Street	II	31 m
2, Broad Street	II	36 m
4, Duke Street	II	37 m
8 and 9, Market Place	II	38 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Town Hall Police Station listed?

Yes. Old Town Hall Police Station is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1351074, first listed on 22 February 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Old Town Hall Police Station?

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