Grade I listed · Chichester

The Former Church of St Olave

The Former Church of St Olave is a Grade I listed building in Chichester, first listed on 8 October 1971. It is one of 82 Grade I entries among 3,336 listed buildings in Chichester; 25% of Chichester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Former Church of St Olave
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1026724
Date first listed	8 October 1971
Local planning authority	Chichester
Location	50.83714, -0.77860 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1026724

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Chichester will require for your works on The Former Church of St Olave, 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 The Former Church of St Olave

Name	Grade	Distance
81, North Street	II	7 m
The Market House and Art Annexe of Chichester College of Further Education	II*	17 m
78, 79 and 80, North Street	II	20 m
12, North Street	II	29 m
13, North Street	II	30 m
76 and 77, North Street	II	32 m
83 and 83a, North Street	II	35 m
9, North Street	II	38 m
74, 75 and 75a, North Street	II	39 m
7 and 8, North Street	II	42 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Former Church of St Olave listed?

Yes. The Former Church of St Olave is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1026724, first listed on 8 October 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Former Church of St Olave?

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.