Grade II* listed · Rother

Brightling Park

Brightling Park is a Grade II* listed building in Rother, first listed on 14 September 1954. It is one of 77 Grade II* entries among 2,141 listed buildings in Rother; 5% of Rother’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Brightling Park
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1352916
Date first listed	14 September 1954
Local planning authority	Rother
Location	50.96322, 0.39584 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1352916

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Rother will require for your works on Brightling Park, 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 Brightling Park

Name	Grade	Distance
The Mausoleum of John Fuller in the Churchyard to the South East of the Church	II*	62 m
The Parish Church of St Thomas a Becket	I	74 m
Street Cottages	II	95 m
The Stables and Coach House of Brightling Park to the South East of the House	II	96 m
The Steps and Entrance to the Church Yard with the Wall to the South West As Far As and Including the Gatepiers of Brightling Park	II	96 m
Brightling Post Office with the House Attached	II	111 m
The Old School	II	120 m
Becket House	II	129 m
Garden Cottage	II	159 m
Long Reach Farmhouse	II	349 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Brightling Park listed?

Yes. Brightling Park is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1352916, first listed on 14 September 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Brightling Park?

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