Grade I listed · Tonbridge and Malling

Barnes Place

Barnes Place is a Grade I listed building in Tonbridge and Malling, first listed on 20 October 1954. It is one of 38 Grade I entries among 1,318 listed buildings in Tonbridge and Malling; 18% of Tonbridge and Malling’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Barnes Place
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1363161
Date first listed	20 October 1954
Local planning authority	Tonbridge and Malling
Location	51.20853, 0.35493 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1363161

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tonbridge and Malling will require for your works on Barnes Place, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Barnes Place

Name	Grade	Distance
The Barn	II	62 m
Poplar Court	II*	63 m
Poplar Farm Oast	II	106 m
Barnes Street Farmhouse	II	115 m
Golden Green Mission Church	II	836 m
The Bell Public House	II	866 m
Outbuilding Approximately 40 Metres South West of the Old Farmhouse, Style Place	II	869 m
Stables Approximately 45 Metres West of the Old Farmhouse	II	885 m
Maltings Approximately 10 Metres South West of the Old Farmhouse, Style Place	II	887 m
Animal House and Stables Approximately 35 Metres West of the Old Farmhouse, Style Place	II	907 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Barnes Place listed?

Yes. Barnes Place is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1363161, first listed on 20 October 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Barnes Place?

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