Grade I listed · Ashford

Church of St Martin

Church of St Martin is a Grade I listed building in Ashford, first listed on 10 August 1988. It is one of 52 Grade I entries among 2,400 listed buildings in Ashford; 83% of Ashford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Martin
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1071208
Date first listed	10 August 1988
Local planning authority	Ashford
Location	51.08742, 0.96152 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1071208

Planning works on this listed building?

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

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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 Martin

Name	Grade	Distance
Court Lodge Farmhouse	II*	29 m
Barn and Cartsheds About 50 Metres South West of Court Lodge Farmhouse	II	47 m
Stable/Barn About 50 Metres West of Court Lodge Farmhouse	II	56 m
Lychgate and Quadrant Walls Attached to Churchyard of St Martin	II	103 m
Stock Yard and Sheds About 75 Metres West of Court Lodge Farmhouse	II	104 m
Parsonage Farmhouse	II	121 m
Tickner Cottage	II	147 m
Church Farmhouse	II	149 m
Street Farmhouse	II	153 m
Old Chestnut House	II	168 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Martin listed?

Yes. Church of St Martin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1071208, first listed on 10 August 1988. 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 Martin?

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.