Grade I listed · Lewisham

Church of St Paul

Church of St Paul is a Grade I listed building in Lewisham, first listed on 5 July 1950. It is one of 2 Grade I entries among 364 listed buildings in Lewisham; 0% of Lewisham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Paul
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1080003
Date first listed5 July 1950
Local planning authorityLewisham
Location51.47962, -0.02440 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1080003

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lewisham will require for your works on Church of 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 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 Paul

NameGradeDistance
Walls of Former Graveyard to Old Baptist Chapel (Now Demolished) and South East Angle of St Paul'S ChurchyardII53 m
Walls and Railings to North and East of St Paul'S ChurchyardII56 m
Deptford (St Paul's) War MemorialII94 m
34-40, Albury Street Se8II*108 m
37, Albury Street Se8II*124 m
35, Albury Street Se8II*124 m
39 and 41, Albury Street Se8II124 m
33, Albury Street Se8II*124 m
43, Albury StreetII*125 m
29 and 31, Albury Street Se8II*126 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Paul listed?
Yes. Church of St Paul is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1080003, first listed on 5 July 1950. 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 Paul?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Lewisham, 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.