Grade I listed · Folkestone and Hythe

Church of St James

Church of St James is a Grade I listed building in Folkestone and Hythe, first listed on 29 December 1966. It is one of 29 Grade I entries among 916 listed buildings in Folkestone and Hythe; 14% of Folkestone and Hythe’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St James
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1241752
Date first listed	29 December 1966
Local planning authority	Folkestone and Hythe
Location	51.16448, 1.02595 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1241752

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Folkestone and Hythe will require for your works on Church of St James, 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 St James

Name	Grade	Distance
Monument to Abraham Christian About 5 Metres East of Chancel	II	17 m
Monument to Elizabeth Munday About 15 Metres South of Nave of Church of St James	II	23 m
Monument to Richard Scott About 15 Metres East of Chancel of Church of St James	II	28 m
Elmsted Court Farm	II	66 m
Parsonage Farm	II	99 m
Beech Tree Farm House	II	429 m
Daisy Cottage	II	459 m
Little Upper Hill Street Cottage	II	485 m
Dawlton Farm	II	579 m
Upper Maxted Street Farm	II	976 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St James listed?

Yes. Church of St James is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1241752, first listed on 29 December 1966. 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 James?

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