Grade I listed · Brentwood

Church of St Thomas the Apostle

Church of St Thomas the Apostle is a Grade I listed building in Brentwood, first listed on 20 February 1967. It is one of 12 Grade I entries among 522 listed buildings in Brentwood; 17% of Brentwood’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Thomas the Apostle
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1197342
Date first listed20 February 1967
Local planning authorityBrentwood
Location51.66304, 0.22594 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1197342

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Brentwood 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

NameGradeDistance
Granary 50 Metres North West of Navestock HallII57 m
Stable 36 Metres North West of Navestock HallII69 m
Icehouse in Navestock Hall ParkII88 m
Navestock HallII121 m
Cow Sheds 15 Metres South East of Rose Hall FarmhouseII533 m
Rose Hall FarmhouseII552 m
South Barn 60 Metres South of Rose Hall FarmhouseII568 m
North Barn 18 Metres South West of Rose Hall FarmhouseII578 m
Yewtree CottageII1.1 km
Numbers 1 and 2 Randalls CottagesII1.2 km

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 1197342, first listed on 20 February 1967. 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 Brentwood, 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.