Grade I listed · Arun

The Parish Church of St John the Baptist

The Parish Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade I listed building in Arun, first listed on 12 October 1954. It is one of 23 Grade I entries among 978 listed buildings in Arun; 6% of Arun’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Parish Church of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1027619
Date first listed	12 October 1954
Local planning authority	Arun
Location	50.86499, -0.41489 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1027619

Planning works on this listed building?

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

Name	Grade	Distance
Findon Place	II*	78 m
Holmbush House	II	446 m
Grey Walls	II	462 m
East Lodge	II	463 m
Averys	II	465 m
The Village Well House in Front of Grey Walls	II	467 m
Holmcroft	II	502 m
Findon Manor Hotel	II	531 m
The Gun Inn	II	632 m
Greypoint House	II	634 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Parish Church of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. The Parish Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1027619, first listed on 12 October 1954. 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 John the Baptist?

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.