Grade I listed · Sevenoaks

Church of Saint Mary

Church of Saint Mary is a Grade I listed building in Sevenoaks, first listed on 1 June 1967. It is one of 31 Grade I entries among 1,654 listed buildings in Sevenoaks; 20% of Sevenoaks’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of Saint Mary
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1238236
Date first listed	1 June 1967
Local planning authority	Sevenoaks
Location	51.38899, 0.29386 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1238236

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sevenoaks will require for your works on Church of Saint Mary, 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 Saint Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
The Rectory	II	485 m
Cross House	II	594 m
Yew Cottage and Hartley Antiques	II	690 m
Hartley Cottage	II	703 m
Gate Piers and Railings to North of Pennis House	II	733 m
Pennis House	II	775 m
Pennis Farmhouse	II	779 m
Woodins	II	852 m
Scudders	II	953 m
Fairby Grange Convalescent Home	II	997 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of Saint Mary listed?

Yes. Church of Saint Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1238236, first listed on 1 June 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of Saint Mary?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Sevenoaks, 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.