Grade I listed · Gravesham

Parish Church of St John the Baptist

Parish Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade I listed building in Gravesham, first listed on 21 November 1966. It is one of 10 Grade I entries among 308 listed buildings in Gravesham; 12% of Gravesham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Parish Church of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1039866
Date first listed	21 November 1966
Local planning authority	Gravesham
Location	51.37140, 0.36154 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1039866

Planning works on this listed building?

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

Name	Grade	Distance
Church Cottages	II	76 m
Dorrington Cottage	II	215 m
Well House	II	217 m
Elizabeth House (The Post Office)	II	231 m
The George Inn	II	252 m
Barnside	II	942 m
Evenden Farmhouse	II	960 m
Bailiffs House	II	1.0 km
Meopham War Memorial	II	1.0 km
Building Approximately 30 Metres to West of Camer House	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Parish Church of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. Parish Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1039866, first listed on 21 November 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 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 Gravesham, 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.