Grade II listed · Sevenoaks

Kemsing War Memorial

Kemsing War Memorial is a Grade II listed building in Sevenoaks, first listed on 24 November 2015. It is one of 1,532 Grade II entries among 1,654 listed buildings in Sevenoaks; 99% of Sevenoaks’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameKemsing War Memorial
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1430666
Date first listed24 November 2015
Local planning authoritySevenoaks
Location51.30597, 0.22947 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1430666

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sevenoaks will require for your works on Kemsing War Memorial, 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 Kemsing War Memorial listed?
Yes. Kemsing War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1430666, first listed on 24 November 2015. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Kemsing War Memorial?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Sevenoaks, 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.