Grade II listed · Worthing

Church of St Symphorian

Church of St Symphorian is a Grade II listed building in Worthing, first listed on 11 October 1949. It is one of 203 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 Symphorian
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1263369
Date first listed	11 October 1949
Local planning authority	Worthing
Location	50.83639, -0.41321 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1263369

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Worthing will require for your works on Church of St Symphorian, 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 of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Symphorian

Name	Grade	Distance
Greenstede House	II	52 m
Boundary Wall Enclosing the Premises of Misters Overrington to the West and to the North (The Latter Return Stretch on the East to Abut the Cottage Range and Also Having a Short Extension to the West, to Abut Durrington Hill)	II	95 m
Dower House	II	98 m
Rose Cottage	II	109 m
The Manor House	II	113 m
Thatched Cottage	II	245 m
Wall Enclosing Front Garden of St Mary'S Farm House on South, East and North with Return Stretch from North West Corner to North End of House, and Further Section from Rear of House to Sheds to the West	II	516 m
St Mary'S Farmhouse	II	532 m
Barn to South West of St Mary'S Farm House	II	549 m
Barn and Outbuilding to South of St Mary'S Farm House	II	558 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Symphorian listed?

Yes. Church of St Symphorian is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1263369, 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 Symphorian?

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.