Grade I listed · Chichester

Petworth House

Petworth House is a Grade I listed building in Chichester, first listed on 22 February 1955. It is one of 82 Grade I entries among 3,336 listed buildings in Chichester; 5% of Chichester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NamePetworth House
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1225989
Date first listed22 February 1955
Local planning authorityChichester
Location50.98815, -0.61101 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1225989

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Chichester will require for your works on Petworth House, 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 Petworth House

NameGradeDistance
The Old Estate OfficeII55 m
The Servants' wingII*58 m
The Pedestrian Entrance to Petworth House the Visitors' Entrance to Petworth House, Church Street, and the Ledge AdjoiningII79 m
The Fire Engine House with the Garden Temple AdjoiningII94 m
The Parish Church of St MaryI99 m
The Stables of Petworth House the Stables of Petworth House, East WingII*100 m
The South Entrance to the ChurchyardII103 m
The Gate Posts of the Wood Yard Gate, Petworth House the Gate Posts of the Wood Yard Gates to Petworth House, North StreetII115 m
Petworth War MemorialII122 m
Squire'S HoltII124 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Petworth House listed?
Yes. Petworth House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1225989, first listed on 22 February 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Petworth House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Chichester, 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.