Grade I listed · Chichester

Aldworth House

Aldworth House is a Grade I listed building in Chichester, first listed on 18 June 1959. It is one of 82 Grade I entries among 3,336 listed buildings in Chichester; 16% of Chichester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameAldworth House
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1234518
Date first listed18 June 1959
Local planning authorityChichester
Location51.06897, -0.68021 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1234518

Planning works on this listed building?

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

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Aldworth House listed?
Yes. Aldworth House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1234518, first listed on 18 June 1959. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Aldworth 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.