Grade II listed · Folkestone and Hythe

K8 Telephone Kiosk

K8 Telephone Kiosk is a Grade II listed building in Folkestone and Hythe, first listed on 1 October 2010. It is one of 848 Grade II entries among 916 listed buildings in Folkestone and Hythe; 97% of Folkestone and Hythe’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	K8 Telephone Kiosk
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1394000
Date first listed	1 October 2010
Local planning authority	Folkestone and Hythe
Location	51.04357, 1.02730 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1394000

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Folkestone and Hythe will require for your works on K8 Telephone Kiosk, 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 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 K8 Telephone Kiosk

Name	Grade	Distance
The Manor Steak House	II	281 m
Martello Tower No 23	II	1.5 km
Slodden Farmhouse	II	2.0 km
Rothschild Farmhouse	II	2.1 km
Martello Tower (No 19)	II	2.1 km
The Shepherd and Crook Public House	II	2.2 km
Church of All Saints	II*	2.2 km
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	2.2 km
30 and 32, Hythe Road	II	2.3 km
The Ship Inn	II	2.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is K8 Telephone Kiosk listed?

Yes. K8 Telephone Kiosk is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1394000, first listed on 1 October 2010. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to K8 Telephone Kiosk?

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