Grade I listed · Ashford

Church of St Peter

Church of St Peter is a Grade I listed building in Ashford, first listed on 27 November 1957. It is one of 52 Grade I entries among 2,400 listed buildings in Ashford; 10% of Ashford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Peter
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1185844
Date first listed	27 November 1957
Local planning authority	Ashford
Location	51.23287, 0.89756 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1185844

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Ashford will require for your works on Church of St Peter, 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 Peter

Name	Grade	Distance
Church Farmhouse	II	60 m
Cherry Barton	II	208 m
Well House	II	255 m
Pontus Farmhouse	II	442 m
Barn 30 Yards North West of Pontus Farmhouse	II	465 m
Martin Lodge	II	515 m
Forge House	II	517 m
Clarks Cottage	II	545 m
George Inn	II	551 m
Knockwood	II	606 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Peter listed?

Yes. Church of St Peter is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1185844, first listed on 27 November 1957. 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 Peter?

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