Grade I listed · Arun

The Parish Church of St Mary

The Parish Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed building in Arun, first listed on 5 June 1958. It is one of 23 Grade I entries among 978 listed buildings in Arun; 12% of Arun’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Parish Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1027563
Date first listed	5 June 1958
Local planning authority	Arun
Location	50.86663, -0.63565 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1027563

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Arun will require for your works on The Parish Church of St Mary, 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 Parish Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
The Old Post	II	50 m
Slindon War Memorial	II	53 m
The Hermitage	II	60 m
13, 14 and 15, Church Hill	II	62 m
Yew Tree Cottage	II	63 m
Old Inn House	II	71 m
Church House	II	73 m
Bailiff'S House	II	75 m
9 and 10, Church Hill	II	80 m
2, Church Hill	II	84 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Parish Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. The Parish Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1027563, first listed on 5 June 1958. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Parish Church of St Mary?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Arun, 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.