Grade I listed · Dorset

Church of St Peter and St Paul

Church of St Peter and St Paul is a Grade I listed building in Dorset, first listed on 27 October 1950. It is one of 244 Grade I entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 1% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Peter and St Paul
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1251913
Date first listed	27 October 1950
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.85619, -2.16386 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1251913

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on Church of St Peter and 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 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 Peter and St Paul

Name	Grade	Distance
Churchyard Monument to Bastard Brothers	II	27 m
Wall and Gate Piers Enclosing Churchyard	II	30 m
Pump House	I	32 m
Gateway Or South Front to Former Almshouses	II	33 m
67 and 69, East Street	II	35 m
71 and 71a, East Street	II	36 m
63 and 65, East Street	II	37 m
61, East Street	II	37 m
26, MARKET PLACE (See details for further address information)	I	39 m
1, Church Lane	II	41 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Peter and St Paul listed?

Yes. Church of St Peter and St Paul is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1251913, first listed on 27 October 1950. 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 Peter and St Paul?

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