Grade II listed · Ashford

Hamstreet and Orlestone Railway Station

Hamstreet and Orlestone Railway Station is a Grade II listed building in Ashford, first listed on 9 May 2005. It is one of 2,218 Grade II entries among 2,400 listed buildings in Ashford; 99% of Ashford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameHamstreet and Orlestone Railway Station
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1391381
Date first listed9 May 2005
Local planning authorityAshford
Location51.06830, 0.85454 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1391381

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Ashford will require for your works on Hamstreet and Orlestone Railway Station, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hamstreet and Orlestone Railway Station listed?
Yes. Hamstreet and Orlestone Railway Station is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1391381, first listed on 9 May 2005. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Hamstreet and Orlestone Railway Station?
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.