Grade I listed · Exeter

Church of St Thomas the Apostle

Church of St Thomas the Apostle is a Grade I listed building in Exeter, first listed on 29 January 1953. It is one of 22 Grade I entries among 985 listed buildings in Exeter; 6% of Exeter’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Thomas the Apostle
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1169954
Date first listed	29 January 1953
Local planning authority	Exeter
Location	50.71577, -3.54219 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1169954

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Exeter will require for your works on Church of St Thomas the Apostle, 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 Thomas the Apostle

Name	Grade	Distance
The Prince Albert Inn	II	25 m
6 and 7, Church Road	II	84 m
44,45 and 45a, Cowick Street	II	87 m
8, Church Road	II	96 m
9 and 10, Church Road	II	99 m
40-43, Cowick Street	II	114 m
38 and 39, Cowick Street	II	123 m
11-14, Church Road	II	124 m
St Thomas'S Vicarage	II	138 m
35-37, Cowick Street	II	139 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Thomas the Apostle listed?

Yes. Church of St Thomas the Apostle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1169954, first listed on 29 January 1953. 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 Thomas the Apostle?

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