Grade II* listed · Dartford

Church of Saint Mary Magdalene

Church of Saint Mary Magdalene is a Grade II* listed building in Dartford, first listed on 1 June 1967. It is one of 10 Grade II* entries among 181 listed buildings in Dartford; 12% of Dartford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of Saint Mary Magdalene
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1239125
Date first listed1 June 1967
Local planning authorityDartford
Location51.39781, 0.30342 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1239125

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dartford will require for your works on Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Church of Saint Mary Magdalene listed?
Yes. Church of Saint Mary Magdalene is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1239125, 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 Magdalene?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Dartford, 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.