Grade I listed · Rushmoor

Abbey Church of St Michael

Abbey Church of St Michael is a Grade I listed building in Rushmoor, first listed on 28 January 1959. It is one of 4 Grade I entries among 97 listed buildings in Rushmoor; 0% of Rushmoor’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameAbbey Church of St Michael
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1155639
Date first listed28 January 1959
Local planning authorityRushmoor
Location51.29715, -0.74956 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1155639

Planning works on this listed building?

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

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Abbey Church of St Michael listed?
Yes. Abbey Church of St Michael is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1155639, first listed on 28 January 1959. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Abbey Church of St Michael?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Rushmoor, 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.