Grade II listed · Tonbridge and Malling

Garages to Rear of Gibson Building (Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council Offices, Former Officers Mess)

Garages to Rear of Gibson Building (Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council Offices, Former Officers Mess) is a Grade II listed building in Tonbridge and Malling, first listed on 16 April 2004. It is one of 1,203 Grade II entries among 1,318 listed buildings in Tonbridge and Malling; 98% of Tonbridge and Malling’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGarages to Rear of Gibson Building (Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council Offices, Former Officers Mess)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1390916
Date first listed16 April 2004
Local planning authorityTonbridge and Malling
Location51.27473, 0.39193 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1390916

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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 Garages to Rear of Gibson Building (Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council Offices, Former Officers Mess)

NameGradeDistance
Gibson BuildingII51 m
Former Airmens InstituteII394 m
Control TowerII851 m
Yew Tree CottageII*1.3 km
Rose CottageII1.3 km
222 and 224, Butchers LaneII1.3 km
183, Butchers LaneII1.3 km
Holly CottageII1.4 km
196 and 198, Butchers LaneII1.4 km
St Leonard'S HouseII1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Garages to Rear of Gibson Building (Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council Offices, Former Officers Mess) listed?
Yes. Garages to Rear of Gibson Building (Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council Offices, Former Officers Mess) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1390916, first listed on 16 April 2004. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Garages to Rear of Gibson Building (Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council Offices, Former Officers Mess)?
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.