Grade II listed · Kingston upon Thames

Church of St John the Baptist

Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade II listed building in Kingston upon Thames, first listed on 30 May 1951. It is one of 145 Grade II entries among 161 listed buildings in Kingston upon Thames; 1% of Kingston upon Thames’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1184102
Date first listed	30 May 1951
Local planning authority	Kingston upon Thames
Location	51.38225, -0.26119 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1184102

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Kingston upon Thames will require for your works on Church of St John the Baptist, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 John the Baptist

Name	Grade	Distance
Old Malden War Memorial	II	27 m
Manor House	II	42 m
The Plough Inn Public House	II	643 m
Malden Green Farmhouse	II	1.1 km
Church of St James	II	1.5 km
New Malden (URC) War Memorial	II	1.8 km
New Malden Library	II	1.9 km
New Malden War Memorial	II	2.3 km
Christ Church	II	2.3 km
Former Cooper Cars Company workshop and showroom	II	2.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1184102, first listed on 30 May 1951. 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 John the Baptist?

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