Grade I listed · North Norfolk

Church of St Nicholas

Church of St Nicholas is a Grade I listed building in North Norfolk, first listed on 21 June 1950. It is one of 94 Grade I entries among 2,354 listed buildings in North Norfolk; 0% of North Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Nicholas
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1039527
Date first listed	21 June 1950
Local planning authority	North Norfolk
Location	52.82161, 1.38741 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1039527

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Norfolk will require for your works on Church of St Nicholas, 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 Nicholas

Name	Grade	Distance
43 Market Place	II	31 m
42, Market Place	II	32 m
44 Market Place	II	32 m
41 Market Place	II	34 m
45, Market Place	II	34 m
46 and 47 Market Place	II	38 m
40, Market Place	II	39 m
Walls of Churchyard of Church of St Nicholas	II	42 m
48 and 49 Market Place	II	43 m
39 Market Place	II	43 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Nicholas listed?

Yes. Church of St Nicholas is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1039527, first listed on 21 June 1950. 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 Nicholas?

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