Grade I listed · Chichester

Bell Tower of the Cathedral

Bell Tower of the Cathedral 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	Bell Tower of the Cathedral
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1026825
Date first listed	5 July 1950
Local planning authority	Chichester
Location	50.83662, -0.78130 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1026825

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Bell Tower of the Cathedral

Name	Grade	Distance
17 and 18, West Street	II	30 m
15 and 16 West Street	II	34 m
55 and 56, West Street	II	37 m
Former Church of St Peter the Great	II	43 m
53-56, Tower Street	II	48 m
Subdeanery House	II	57 m
21, West Street	II	58 m
11, West Street	II	59 m
1, Tower Street	II	64 m
22, West Street	II	64 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bell Tower of the Cathedral listed?

Yes. Bell Tower of the Cathedral is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1026825, 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 Bell Tower of the Cathedral?

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.