Grade I listed · Guildford

Church of St Thomas of Canterbury

Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is a Grade I listed building in Guildford, first listed on 14 June 1967. It is one of 30 Grade I entries among 1,088 listed buildings in Guildford; 14% of Guildford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Thomas of Canterbury
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1029446
Date first listed14 June 1967
Local planning authorityGuildford
Location51.25494, -0.48215 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1029446

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Guildford will require for your works on Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Thomas of Canterbury listed?
Yes. Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1029446, first listed on 14 June 1967. 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 Thomas of Canterbury?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Guildford, 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.