Grade II* listed · Gloucester

Chapel of St Mary Magdalene

Chapel of St Mary Magdalene is a Grade II* listed building in Gloucester, first listed on 23 January 1952. It is one of 50 Grade II* entries among 461 listed buildings in Gloucester; 0% of Gloucester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChapel of St Mary Magdalene
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1245744
Date first listed23 January 1952
Local planning authorityGloucester
Location51.86925, -2.22910 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1245744

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Gloucester will require for your works on Chapel of St 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.

Listed buildings near Chapel of St Mary Magdalene

Frequently asked questions

Is Chapel of St Mary Magdalene listed?
Yes. Chapel of St Mary Magdalene is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1245744, first listed on 23 January 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Chapel of St Mary Magdalene?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Gloucester, 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.