Grade I listed · Norwich

St Margaret'S Church

St Margaret'S Church is a Grade I listed building in Norwich, first listed on 25 February 1954. It is one of 62 Grade I entries among 1,041 listed buildings in Norwich; 0% of Norwich’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	St Margaret'S Church
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1051898
Date first listed	25 February 1954
Local planning authority	Norwich
Location	52.63139, 1.28879 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1051898

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Norwich will require for your works on St Margaret'S Church, 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 St Margaret'S Church

Name	Grade	Distance
45 and 47, St Benedict'S Street	II	49 m
9, St Maragret'S Street	II	49 m
The Plough Inn	II	55 m
49, St Benedict'S Street	II	56 m
34, St Benedict'S Street	II	64 m
Norwich Arts Centre	I	72 m
70, St Benedict'S Street	II	74 m
72, St Benedict'S Street	II	77 m
The Thatched Cottage	II	83 m
74 and 76, St Benedict'S Street	II	84 m

Frequently asked questions

Is St Margaret'S Church listed?

Yes. St Margaret'S Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1051898, first listed on 25 February 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to St Margaret'S Church?

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