Grade II listed · Chichester

Blackbirds Bookshop Plain N Fancy Women'S Clothing Shop

Blackbirds Bookshop Plain N Fancy Women'S Clothing Shop 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
FieldValue
NameBlackbirds Bookshop Plain N Fancy Women'S Clothing Shop
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1266328
Date first listed5 November 1973
Local planning authorityChichester
Location50.98687, -0.60963 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1266328

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Blackbirds Bookshop Plain N Fancy Women'S Clothing Shop

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Martlett House and Dales HouseII12 m
Bakehouse Cottage Court House CottageII13 m
Lombard Cottage Petworth ClubII16 m
Kevis HouseII18 m
The Hungry Guest Cafe, Lombard StreetII24 m
Weavers' ShopII27 m
Lombard HouseII27 m
Forest Gallery, Lombard StreetII31 m
BamboroughII37 m
Premises Occupied by He Wakeford, TailorII41 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Blackbirds Bookshop Plain N Fancy Women'S Clothing Shop listed?
Yes. Blackbirds Bookshop Plain N Fancy Women'S Clothing Shop is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1266328, 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 Blackbirds Bookshop Plain N Fancy Women'S Clothing Shop?
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.