Grade I listed · Maidstone

Church of St Nicholas

Church of St Nicholas is a Grade I listed building in Maidstone, first listed on 23 May 1967. It is one of 42 Grade I entries among 2,018 listed buildings in Maidstone; 8% of Maidstone’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Nicholas
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1250738
Date first listed23 May 1967
Local planning authorityMaidstone
Location51.25781, 0.56277 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1250738

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Nicholas

NameGradeDistance
Monument About 11.5 Metres North West of Nave of Church of St NicholasII21 m
Monument to Thomas Carter About 16 Metres South West of Nave of Church of St NicholasII32 m
Church HouseII71 m
The RectoryII299 m
Willington HouseII466 m
The Orchard Spot Public HouseII545 m
Willington PlaceII*576 m
WoodsideII578 m
Willington Place FarmhouseII609 m
Mote CottageII612 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Nicholas listed?
Yes. Church of St Nicholas is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1250738, first listed on 23 May 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 St Nicholas?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Maidstone, 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.