Grade II* listed · Folkestone and Hythe

Church of St Peter and St Paul

Church of St Peter and St Paul is a Grade II* listed building in Folkestone and Hythe, first listed on 9 June 1959. It is one of 39 Grade II* entries among 916 listed buildings in Folkestone and Hythe; 9% of Folkestone and Hythe’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Peter and St Paul
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1061130
Date first listed	9 June 1959
Local planning authority	Folkestone and Hythe
Location	51.02851, 0.99793 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1061130

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Folkestone and Hythe 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 II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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
Sundial Circa 2 Yards South of Nave of Church of St Peter and St Paul	II	9 m
New Hall New Hall Cottage the Expenditors House	II*	44 m
The Ship Inn	II	58 m
Dymchurch Rectory	II	93 m
The Old Manor House	II	107 m
Cedar Dairies Well Cottage	II	202 m
Clissold Cottage	II	203 m
Tudor Cottage	II	205 m
30 and 32, Hythe Road	II	337 m
Martello Tower No 24	II	508 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 II* listed building, list entry number 1061130, first listed on 9 June 1959. 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 Folkestone and Hythe, 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.