Grade II listed · Lewes

Lady Vernon'S School House

Lady Vernon'S School House is a Grade II listed building in Lewes, first listed on 20 August 1965. It is one of 1,180 Grade II entries among 1,270 listed buildings in Lewes; 18% of Lewes’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameLady Vernon'S School House
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1237781
Date first listed20 August 1965
Local planning authorityLewes
Location50.96188, 0.01898 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1237781

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lewes will require for your works on Lady Vernon'S School House, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lady Vernon'S School House listed?
Yes. Lady Vernon'S School House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1237781, first listed on 20 August 1965. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Lady Vernon'S School House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Lewes, 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.