Grade II listed · Chichester

The John Abel Smith Memorial Chapel

The John Abel Smith Memorial Chapel is a Grade II listed building in Chichester, first listed on 12 July 1982. It is one of 3,130 Grade II entries among 3,336 listed buildings in Chichester; 39% of Chichester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The John Abel Smith Memorial Chapel
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1026589
Date first listed	12 July 1982
Local planning authority	Chichester
Location	50.84043, -0.75911 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1026589

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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 John Abel Smith Memorial Chapel

Name	Grade	Distance
21 and 22, Westhampnett Road	II	222 m
Nelson Court	II	269 m
Leper's Cottage	II	365 m
193-201, Oving Road	II	366 m
St James'S Post	II	384 m
The Wheatsheaf Inn	II	397 m
Barn to North of No 159	II	442 m
Sycamores	II	453 m
Wall and Outhouse Or Cottage to East of No 159	II	458 m
Lion House	II	511 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The John Abel Smith Memorial Chapel listed?

Yes. The John Abel Smith Memorial Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1026589, first listed on 12 July 1982. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The John Abel Smith Memorial Chapel?

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.