Grade I listed · Tunbridge Wells

Church of St Dunstan

Church of St Dunstan is a Grade I listed building in Tunbridge Wells, first listed on 20 June 1967. It is one of 28 Grade I entries among 2,244 listed buildings in Tunbridge Wells; 13% of Tunbridge Wells’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Dunstan
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1099931
Date first listed20 June 1967
Local planning authorityTunbridge Wells
Location51.09730, 0.53634 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1099931

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tunbridge Wells will require for your works on Church of St Dunstan, 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 Dunstan

NameGradeDistance
Courthope Chest Tomb 3 Yards South of Church of St DunstanII16 m
Beeman Family Tomb 10 Yards South of Church of St DunstanII19 m
Chest Tomb 15 Yards North of Church of St DunstanII23 m
Chest Tomb 5 Yards North East of Church of St DunstanII24 m
Chest Tomb 15 Yards North of Church of St DunstanII25 m
Chest Tomb 5 Yards North East of Church of St DunstanII25 m
Chest Tomb 5 Yards North East of Church of St DunstanII26 m
Chest Tomb 7 Yards South of Church of St DunstanII26 m
Chest Tomb 7 Yards South of Church of St DunstanII27 m
Chest Tomb 20 Yards North of Church of St DunstanII29 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Dunstan listed?
Yes. Church of St Dunstan is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1099931, first listed on 20 June 1967. 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 Dunstan?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Tunbridge Wells, 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.