Grade I listed · Dartford

Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul

Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul is a Grade I listed building in Dartford, first listed on 5 May 1952. It is one of 7 Grade I entries among 181 listed buildings in Dartford; 0% of Dartford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameParish Church of St Peter and St Paul
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1085788
Date first listed5 May 1952
Local planning authorityDartford
Location51.44214, 0.30751 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1085788

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 Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul

NameGradeDistance
Churchyard Wall, Gates and Gatepiers to North of Church of St Peter and St Paul, Fronting Swanscombe Street and Small Section to Manor RoadII17 m
Former Church of All SaintsII*862 m
1, Knockhall RoadII1.2 km
Swanscombe Cutting Footbridge Crossing A2 East of A296 JunctionII1.4 km
Brick Lined Tunnel at Ingress AbbeyII1.5 km
Flint Walled Garden Tunnel at Ingress AbbeyII1.5 km
Garden Bridge, Ingress ParkII1.6 km
The Monks Well in the Grounds of Ingress Abbey at Tq 592 750II1.6 km
The Grange (Including Attached Tunnels and Garden Arch) in the Grounds of Ingress Abbey at Tq 592 750II1.6 km
Lovers Arch in the Grounds of Ingress Abbey at Tq 593 750II1.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul listed?
Yes. Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1085788, first listed on 5 May 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Parish 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 Dartford, 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.