Grade II listed · Chichester

The Garden Temple in the Grounds of Petworth House to North West of the Butler'S House

The Garden Temple in the Grounds of Petworth House to North West of the Butler'S House is a Grade II listed building in Chichester, first listed on 5 November 1973. It is one of 3,130 Grade II entries among 3,336 listed buildings in Chichester; 36% of Chichester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Garden Temple in the Grounds of Petworth House to North West of the Butler'S House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1265979
Date first listed	5 November 1973
Local planning authority	Chichester
Location	50.99062, -0.61112 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1265979

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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 The Garden Temple in the Grounds of Petworth House to North West of the Butler'S House

Name	Grade	Distance
Thompson'S Hospital	II	107 m
Nos 306 and 307 Leconfield Estate	II	108 m
Springfield House	II	111 m
Nos 309 and 309a Leconfield Estate	II	119 m
Nos 301 and 302 Leconfield Estate	II	125 m
Nos 296, 297, 298 and 299 Leconfield Estate	II	136 m
Nos 293 and 294 Leconfield Estate	II	138 m
The Butler'S House, Petworth House	II	143 m
Wall of Petworth Park Along North Street As Far As Hampers Common Lodges	II	174 m
The Egremont Almshouses	II	181 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Garden Temple in the Grounds of Petworth House to North West of the Butler'S House listed?

Yes. The Garden Temple in the Grounds of Petworth House to North West of the Butler'S House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1265979, first listed on 5 November 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Garden Temple in the Grounds of Petworth House to North West of the Butler'S House?

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