Grade I listed · Reigate and Banstead

Church of St Margaret

Church of St Margaret is a Grade I listed building in Reigate and Banstead, first listed on 24 July 1954. It is one of 6 Grade I entries among 457 listed buildings in Reigate and Banstead; 10% of Reigate and Banstead’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Margaret
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1029041
Date first listed24 July 1954
Local planning authorityReigate and Banstead
Location51.29229, -0.16077 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1029041

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Reigate and Banstead will require for your works on Church of St Margaret, 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 Church of St Margaret

NameGradeDistance
Banks Tomb 15 Yards North of Church of St MargaretII16 m
Little Family Tomb 4 Yards South of Church of St MargaretII18 m
Chest Tomb 20 Yards South of the West End of Church of St MargaretII23 m
Walpole Monument 25 Yards South of Church of St MargaretII24 m
Chipstead War MemorialII64 m
Court LodgeII149 m
LeyfieldsII512 m
Barn 5 Yards North East of Fairdene SchoolII592 m
Fairdene SchoolII624 m
Shabden CottagesII668 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Margaret listed?
Yes. Church of St Margaret is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1029041, first listed on 24 July 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Church of St Margaret?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Reigate and Banstead, 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.