Grade II listed · Ashford

Gate House to Railway Works

Gate House to Railway Works is a Grade II listed building in Ashford, first listed on 4 June 1976. It is one of 2,218 Grade II entries among 2,400 listed buildings in Ashford; 36% of Ashford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gate House to Railway Works
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1362862
Date first listed	4 June 1976
Local planning authority	Ashford
Location	51.13878, 0.88032 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1362862

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 Gate House to Railway Works

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Acetylene Store	II	33 m
Engine Shed	II	108 m
Former St Theresa's School	II	111 m
Carriage Shop	II	130 m
Locomotive Workshops at Newtown Railway Works	II	277 m
Paint Stores and Electroplating Shop	II	302 m
Christ Church	II	736 m
Former Industrial building belonging to Knowles Removals and Storage	II	775 m
Manor House	II	778 m
The Albion Inn	II	783 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gate House to Railway Works listed?

Yes. Gate House to Railway Works is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1362862, first listed on 4 June 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gate House to Railway Works?

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