Grade I listed · Norwich

Church of St Stephen

Church of St Stephen is a Grade I listed building in Norwich, first listed on 26 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	Church of St Stephen
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1051920
Date first listed	26 February 1954
Local planning authority	Norwich
Location	52.62663, 1.29233 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1051920

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Stephen

Name	Grade	Distance
2 and 4, Brigg Street	II	65 m
The St George and Dragon	II	70 m
14, Haymarket	II	73 m
Statue of Sir Thomas Browne	II	98 m
7-13, Orford Place	II	112 m
The Assembly House	I	120 m
Lamb Inn	II	127 m
19-21, Haymarket	II	130 m
Church of St Peter Mancroft	I	132 m
3 and 4, Haymarket	II*	140 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Stephen listed?

Yes. Church of St Stephen is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1051920, first listed on 26 February 1954. 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 Stephen?

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.