Grade I listed · East Lindsey

Church Close

Church Close is a Grade I listed building in East Lindsey, first listed on 20 May 1969. It is one of 79 Grade I entries among 1,459 listed buildings in East Lindsey; 28% of East Lindsey’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church Close
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1215282
Date first listed	20 May 1969
Local planning authority	East Lindsey
Location	53.10523, -0.17584 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1215282

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Lindsey will require for your works on Church Close, 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 Close

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Michael	I	43 m
47, High Street	II	79 m
The White Bull	II	105 m
Office of Tinn and Thimbleby	II	197 m
49, Silver Street	II	202 m
Elizabethan House	II	277 m
The White Swan	II	297 m
Hunters' House	II	301 m
The Cedars	II	323 m
Grange Farmhouse	II	336 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church Close listed?

Yes. Church Close is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1215282, first listed on 20 May 1969. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church Close?

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