Grade II* listed · Harrow

Harrow School Chapel

Harrow School Chapel is a Grade II* listed building in Harrow, first listed on 9 July 1968. It is one of 20 Grade II* entries among 289 listed buildings in Harrow; 15% of Harrow’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Harrow School Chapel
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1079728
Date first listed	9 July 1968
Local planning authority	Harrow
Location	51.57322, -0.33655 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1079728

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Harrow will require for your works on Harrow School Chapel, 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 Harrow School Chapel

Name	Grade	Distance
New Schools	II	26 m
Vaughan Library (Harrow School)	II*	34 m
Harrow School War Memorial Building, Memorial Shrine, Ceremonial Staircase and Retaining Wall	II*	37 m
The Old Schools, Harrow School	I	56 m
Speech Room (Harrow School)	II*	70 m
Headmaster'S House	II	70 m
Church House	II	71 m
Lych Gate to Parish Church of St Mary	II	73 m
Wall, Railings, Gates and Steps to Right and Front of the Old Schools	II	76 m
Druries	II	86 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Harrow School Chapel listed?

Yes. Harrow School Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1079728, first listed on 9 July 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Harrow School Chapel?

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