Grade I listed · Horsham

Wiston House

Wiston House is a Grade I listed building in Horsham, first listed on 9 May 1980. It is one of 37 Grade I entries among 1,763 listed buildings in Horsham; 37% of Horsham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWiston House
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1027156
Date first listed9 May 1980
Local planning authorityHorsham
Location50.89967, -0.35889 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1027156

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Horsham will require for your works on Wiston House, 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 Wiston House

NameGradeDistance
The Parish Church of St MaryII*45 m
The Stables to the South East of Wiston HouseII*50 m
The Garages, Nos 1 to 9 to the South East of the Stables at Wiston HouseII101 m
Cottages at Wiston House to the South East of the Stables and GaragesII124 m
Round Robin Lodge to Wiston ParkII616 m
Great Barn at Wiston ParkII733 m
The Roundhouse, in the Grounds of the Old RectoryII984 m
MalthouseII998 m
The Old RectoryII1.0 km
Horsebrook CottageII1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Wiston House listed?
Yes. Wiston House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1027156, first listed on 9 May 1980. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Wiston House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Horsham, 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.