Grade I listed · Tonbridge and Malling

Church of St Peter and St Paul

Church of St Peter and St Paul is a Grade I listed building in Tonbridge and Malling, first listed on 25 August 1959. It is one of 38 Grade I entries among 1,318 listed buildings in Tonbridge and Malling; 20% of Tonbridge and Malling’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Peter and St Paul
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1236191
Date first listed	25 August 1959
Local planning authority	Tonbridge and Malling
Location	51.32018, 0.36125 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1236191

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tonbridge and Malling will require for your works on Church of St Peter and St Paul, 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 of St Peter and St Paul

Name	Grade	Distance
Court Lodge	II	23 m
Whitakers	II	28 m
Front Boundary Wall to Court Lodge	II	33 m
Trottiscliffe House	II	694 m
The Oast House	II	699 m
Rory	II	704 m
Long Gore	II	709 m
The Plough Public House	II	714 m
Dormers and the Post Office	II	716 m
Gore Cottage	II	718 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 1236191, first listed on 25 August 1959. 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 Tonbridge and Malling, 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.