Grade II listed · Colchester

Church of St Peter and St Paul

Church of St Peter and St Paul is a Grade II listed building in Colchester, first listed on 27 January 1982. It is one of 1,409 Grade II entries among 1,554 listed buildings in Colchester; 39% of Colchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Peter and St Paul
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1238545
Date first listed	27 January 1982
Local planning authority	Colchester
Location	51.84429, 0.82034 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1238545

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Colchester 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 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 Church of St Peter and St Paul

Name	Grade	Distance
Numbers 2, 3 and 4 Church Cottages	II	76 m
White Cottage	II	86 m
Schoolmaster'S House	II	103 m
Primary School	II	133 m
Heath Farmhouse	II	147 m
Gatehouse Farmhouse	II	169 m
Post Office Cottages	II	890 m
White House	II	894 m
Whitecroft	II	900 m
Mill House	II	935 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 II listed building, list entry number 1238545, first listed on 27 January 1982. 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 Colchester, 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.