Martello Tower no 7, Shorncliffe Camp, Sandgate - Folkestone and Hythe
A Martello tower sold by the Ministry of Defence to a private owner who proposed a repair and conversion scheme, including residential use. Permissions now lapsed with no works having started, including for agreed enabling development. Alternative solution under a different owner now under discussion.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- Martello tower no 7, Sandgate, Folkestone
- Heritage Category:
- Scheduled Monument
- List Entry Number:
- 1017174
- Local Planning Authority:
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Site Type:
- Defence > Coastal defence site
Location
- Building Name:
- Martello Tower no 7
- Locality:
- Shorncliffe Camp
- County:
- Kent
- District / Borough:
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish:
- Sandgate
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Region:
- London and South East
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Poor
- Occupancy / Use:
- Vacant/not in use
- Priority:
- D - Slow decay; solution agreed but not yet implemented
- Previous Priority:
- D
- Ownership:
- Private
- Designation:
- Scheduled Monument and Listed Building grade II
- List Entry Number(s):
- 1017174 and 1068920
Contact Details
Rebecca Lambert 0207 973 3630
