Grade II listed · Wealden

The Rookery

The Rookery is a Grade II listed building in Wealden, first listed on 25 January 2017. It is one of 2,093 Grade II entries among 2,255 listed buildings in Wealden; 98% of Wealden’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Rookery
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1438502
Date first listed	25 January 2017
Local planning authority	Wealden
Location	50.86065, 0.26278 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1438502

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wealden will require for your works on The Rookery, 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 The Rookery

Name	Grade	Distance
The Old Manor House	II*	190 m
Southerden House	II	205 m
Town House	II	210 m
Ye Fleur De Lys and the Inglenook Cafe	II	234 m
2, Market Square	II	251 m
The Stables of the George Hotel	II	262 m
Sheriff Place	II	264 m
The George Hotel	II	269 m
The Homely Maid	II	282 m
6, 8 and 8a, George Street	II	285 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rookery listed?

Yes. The Rookery is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1438502, first listed on 25 January 2017. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Rookery?

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