Grade I listed · Folkestone and Hythe

Church of St Martin

Church of St Martin 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 Martin
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1263009
Date first listed	29 December 1966
Local planning authority	Folkestone and Hythe
Location	51.13734, 1.13465 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1263009

Planning works on this listed building?

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

Name	Grade	Distance
Monument to Robert Court About 7 Metres North of West End of Church of St Martin	II	14 m
Monument to Sarah Franklyn About 5 Metres West of Church of St Martin	II	16 m
Former Stables at Acrise Place	II	68 m
Acrise Place and Acrise Court	II*	73 m
The Bailiff'S Cottage and Gate Piers Attached	II	95 m
Park Cottages	II	317 m
Mounts Court Farm House	II	608 m
Court Cottage	II	704 m
The Old Rectory	II	743 m
Whitegate House	II	1.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Martin listed?

Yes. Church of St Martin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1263009, 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 Martin?

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.