Grade I listed · Colchester

Church of St Peter and St Paul

Church of St Peter and St Paul is a Grade I listed building in Colchester, first listed on 11 October 1949. It is one of 41 Grade I entries among 1,554 listed buildings in Colchester; 0% of Colchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Peter and St Paul
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1225167
Date first listed11 October 1949
Local planning authorityColchester
Location51.77514, 0.91091 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1225167

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 and St Paul

NameGradeDistance
The HallII54 m
Yew Tree House, Gate and GatepiersII*81 m
Casa PantisII148 m
1 and 2, the Square, Coast RoadII302 m
56, Coast RoadII314 m
RosebankII328 m
32, Firs ChaseII639 m
30, Firs ChaseII642 m
The FirsII783 m
102, Coast RoadII800 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Peter and St Paul listed?
Yes. Church of St Peter and St Paul is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1225167, first listed on 11 October 1949. 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 and St Paul?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Colchester, 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.