Grade II listed · Chichester

Village Hall and the Old Workhouse

Village Hall and the Old Workhouse is a Grade II listed building in Chichester, first listed on 5 November 1973. It is one of 3,130 Grade II entries among 3,336 listed buildings in Chichester; 36% of Chichester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Village Hall and the Old Workhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1227433
Date first listed	5 November 1973
Local planning authority	Chichester
Location	51.02275, -0.50239 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1227433

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Chichester will require for your works on Village Hall and the Old Workhouse, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Village Hall and the Old Workhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Churchgate House	II	19 m
Barn Occupied by Ep Clark, Landscape Gardener	II	48 m
High Barn	II	54 m
The Parish Church of St Peter Ad Vincula	I	68 m
Green House	II	79 m
The Garage of Old Barn	II	87 m
Old Barn	II	92 m
The Clock House	II	97 m
The School House	II	109 m
The Three Crowns Inn	II	117 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Village Hall and the Old Workhouse listed?

Yes. Village Hall and the Old Workhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1227433, first listed on 5 November 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Village Hall and the Old Workhouse?

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.