Grade II* listed · Worthing

Church of St Paul

Church of St Paul is a Grade II* listed building in Worthing, first listed on 11 October 1949. It is one of 12 Grade II* entries among 218 listed buildings in Worthing; 0% of Worthing’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Paul
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1250172
Date first listed	11 October 1949
Local planning authority	Worthing
Location	50.81370, -0.37157 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1250172

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Worthing will require for your works on Church of 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 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 Church of St Paul

Name	Grade	Distance
St Paul's War Memorial, Worthing	II	26 m
Numbers 1-14 Including Sections of Railings Along the Front	II	49 m
Former Worthing Library, Museum and Art Gallery	II	57 m
15, Ambrose Place	II	97 m
Worthing Town Hall Including Assembly Hall and Worthing Room	II	116 m
118, Portland Road	II	117 m
116, Portland Road	II	117 m
The Worthing Tabernacle	II	128 m
Worthing War Memorial	II	151 m
Adult Education Centre (Block Fronting Union Place)	II	151 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Paul listed?

Yes. Church of St Paul is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1250172, first listed on 11 October 1949. 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 Paul?

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