Grade I listed · Great Yarmouth

St. Olave's Priory

St. Olave's Priory is a Grade I listed building in Great Yarmouth, first listed on 27 November 1954. It is one of 13 Grade I entries among 434 listed buildings in Great Yarmouth; 23% of Great Yarmouth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSt. Olave's Priory
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1172374
Date first listed27 November 1954
Local planning authorityGreat Yarmouth
Location52.53823, 1.62407 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1172374

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Great Yarmouth will require for your works on St. Olave's Priory, 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 St. Olave's Priory listed?
Yes. St. Olave's Priory is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1172374, first listed on 27 November 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to St. Olave's Priory?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Great Yarmouth, 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.