Grade II* listed · Chichester

West Dean College West Dean Park

West Dean College West Dean Park is a Grade II* listed building in Chichester, first listed on 19 July 1985. It is one of 124 Grade II* entries among 3,336 listed buildings in Chichester; 57% of Chichester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	West Dean College West Dean Park
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1026116
Date first listed	19 July 1985
Local planning authority	Chichester
Location	50.90622, -0.77583 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1026116

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Chichester will require for your works on West Dean College West Dean Park, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 West Dean College West Dean Park

Name	Grade	Distance
The Parish Church of St Andrew	II*	43 m
Palm House 50 metres to north of main building	II	73 m
116, 117 and 118, Park Lane	II	90 m
The Stables of West Dean Park to the South East of the House	II	93 m
145, Park Lane	II	96 m
92, Park Lane	II	136 m
The Old Vicarage	II	136 m
The Dower House	II	176 m
The Summerhouse of West Dean Park in the Former Kitchen Garden to the North East of the House, Now Part of Home Farm	II	243 m
Lychgate and flank walls, West Dean Cemetery	II	251 m

Frequently asked questions

Is West Dean College West Dean Park listed?

Yes. West Dean College West Dean Park is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1026116, first listed on 19 July 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to West Dean College West Dean Park?

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