Grade II listed · Mid Sussex

Main Block of St Francis' Hospital

Main Block of St Francis' Hospital is a Grade II listed building in Mid Sussex, first listed on 11 October 1985. It is one of 984 Grade II entries among 1,062 listed buildings in Mid Sussex; 81% of Mid Sussex’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMain Block of St Francis' Hospital
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1025505
Date first listed11 October 1985
Local planning authorityMid Sussex
Location50.98930, -0.09632 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1025505

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Mid Sussex will require for your works on Main Block of St Francis' Hospital, 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 Main Block of St Francis' Hospital listed?
Yes. Main Block of St Francis' Hospital is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1025505, first listed on 11 October 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Main Block of St Francis' Hospital?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Mid Sussex, 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.