Grade II* listed · Ashford

Church of St Peter and St Paul

Church of St Peter and St Paul is a Grade II* listed building in Ashford, first listed on 27 November 1957. It is one of 130 Grade II* entries among 2,400 listed buildings in Ashford; 10% of Ashford’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	1071191
Date first listed	27 November 1957
Local planning authority	Ashford
Location	51.07136, 0.91363 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1071191

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Ashford 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
Bell and Housing 1 Metres South West of Church of St Peter and St Paul	II	10 m
Sundial About 10 Metres South of Church of St Peter and St Paul	II	13 m
Court Lodge	II	64 m
Barn About 50 Metres South West of Court Lodge	II*	105 m
Willow Trees and Wall Attached	II	185 m
The Cosway Monument	II	289 m
The White Horse	II	306 m
St Amand and Number 4 Cross Cottages	II	316 m
Cross House	II	322 m
Knights Cottage	II	332 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 1071191, first listed on 27 November 1957. 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 Ashford, 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.