Grade I listed · Colchester

Parish Church of St Mary

Parish Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed building in Colchester, first listed on 7 April 1965. It is one of 41 Grade I entries among 1,554 listed buildings in Colchester; 14% of Colchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameParish Church of St Mary
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1239340
Date first listed7 April 1965
Local planning authorityColchester
Location51.95856, 0.99285 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1239340

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Colchester will require for your works on Parish Church of St 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 Parish Church of St Mary

NameGradeDistance
Church Gate House and Chemist'S ShopII48 m
The VicarageII50 m
Brannam CourtII*50 m
ShermansI51 m
Ivy HouseII*53 m
The Sun Public HouseII*56 m
Duchy HouseII58 m
Memorial CrossII61 m
Shop West of VicarageII65 m
Essex Rose CafeII*65 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Parish Church of St Mary listed?
Yes. Parish Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1239340, first listed on 7 April 1965. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Parish Church of St Mary?
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.