Grade I listed · North Northamptonshire

Church of St Peter and St Paul

Church of St Peter and St Paul is a Grade I listed building in North Northamptonshire, first listed on 27 February 1950. It is one of 98 Grade I entries among 2,697 listed buildings in North Northamptonshire; 1% of North Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Peter and St Paul
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1051642
Date first listed	27 February 1950
Local planning authority	North Northamptonshire
Location	52.39690, -0.72663 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1051642

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Northamptonshire will require for your works on Church of St Peter and St Paul, 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 Peter and St Paul

Name	Grade	Distance
Kettering Parish Church War Memorial	II	27 m
Manor House	II*	41 m
The Rectory	II	77 m
Public Library	II	86 m
Alfred East Monument	II	109 m
Dryland Fountain	II	109 m
Alfred East Art Gallery	II	112 m
Kettering Cenotaph	II	124 m
Parkstile Chambers	II	134 m
19-21, Market Street	II	137 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Peter and St Paul listed?

Yes. Church of St Peter and St Paul is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1051642, first listed on 27 February 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 Peter and St Paul?

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