Grade I listed · Dover

Church of St James

Church of St James is a Grade I listed building in Dover, first listed on 11 October 1963. It is one of 38 Grade I entries among 1,923 listed buildings in Dover; 14% of Dover’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St James
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1070137
Date first listed	11 October 1963
Local planning authority	Dover
Location	51.26373, 1.25150 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1070137

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 James

Name	Grade	Distance
Group of 5 Headstones 1 to 5 Metres North of South Porch of Church of St James	II	9 m
Group of 3 Chest Tombs and Headstone About 5-10 Metres South of Church of St James	II	14 m
Lychgate About 10 Metres South of Church of St James	II	20 m
Row of 4 Headstones 1 to 5 Metres South West of Church of St James	II	21 m
Chest Tomb to Laurence Omer, About 10 Metres North East of Church of St James	II	25 m
White Gate	II	43 m
Former The Three Tuns	II	205 m
School House	II	254 m
Thatch Cottage	II	365 m
Reed Cottage	II	371 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St James listed?

Yes. Church of St James is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1070137, first listed on 11 October 1963. 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 James?

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