Grade II* listed · Thanet

Draper's Windmill, including brick engine house, workshop and cart shed, and lean-to

Draper's Windmill, including brick engine house, workshop and cart shed, and lean-to is a Grade II* listed building in Thanet, first listed on 22 February 1973. It is one of 29 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	Draper's Windmill, including brick engine house, workshop and cart shed, and lean-to
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1351087
Date first listed	22 February 1973
Local planning authority	Thanet
Location	51.37996, 1.39331 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1351087

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Thanet will require for your works on Draper's Windmill, including brick engine house, workshop and cart shed, and lean-to, 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 Draper's Windmill, including brick engine house, workshop and cart shed, and lean-to

Name	Grade	Distance
Draper'S Almhouses	II	322 m
The Lodge Draper'S Almhouses	II	342 m
Isle of Thanet District Hospital (Margate Wing)	II	343 m
Fountain	II	681 m
17 and 19, Victoria Road	II	734 m
4-17, Vicarage Place	II	746 m
1 to 7, Princes Crescent	II	765 m
3, Vicarage Place	II	784 m
Parish Church of St John the Baptist	I	787 m
Albert House	II	790 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Draper's Windmill, including brick engine house, workshop and cart shed, and lean-to listed?

Yes. Draper's Windmill, including brick engine house, workshop and cart shed, and lean-to is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1351087, 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 Draper's Windmill, including brick engine house, workshop and cart shed, and lean-to?

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.