Grade I listed · Chichester

Vicar'S Hall and Crypt

Vicar'S Hall and Crypt is a Grade I listed building in Chichester, first listed on 5 July 1950. It is one of 82 Grade I entries among 3,336 listed buildings in Chichester; 0% of Chichester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Vicar'S Hall and Crypt
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1026653
Date first listed	5 July 1950
Local planning authority	Chichester
Location	50.83575, -0.77973 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1026653

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Chichester will require for your works on Vicar'S Hall and Crypt, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Vicar'S Hall and Crypt

Name	Grade	Distance
12 and 13, South Street	II	17 m
St Faiths	II	19 m
14-16, South Street	II	20 m
11, South Street	II	23 m
17 and 18, South Street	II*	30 m
St Faiths House	II	31 m
9 and 10, South Street	II	31 m
1-4, Vicar'S Close	II*	34 m
61, South Street	II	39 m
19, South Street	II*	39 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Vicar'S Hall and Crypt listed?

Yes. Vicar'S Hall and Crypt is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1026653, first listed on 5 July 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Vicar'S Hall and Crypt?

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.