Grade I listed · Barking and Dagenham

Parish Church of St Margaret

Parish Church of St Margaret is a Grade I listed building in Barking and Dagenham, first listed on 28 May 1954. It is one of 3 Grade I entries among 46 listed buildings in Barking and Dagenham; 0% of Barking and Dagenham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameParish Church of St Margaret
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1064408
Date first listed28 May 1954
Local planning authorityBarking and Dagenham
Location51.53554, 0.07578 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1064408

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Barking and Dagenham will require for your works on Parish Church of St Margaret, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Parish Church of St Margaret listed?
Yes. Parish Church of St Margaret is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1064408, first listed on 28 May 1954. 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 Margaret?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Barking and Dagenham, 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.