Grade II* listed · Medway

The Royal Dockyard Church

The Royal Dockyard Church is a Grade II* listed building in Medway, first listed on 24 May 1971. It is one of 78 Grade II* entries among 647 listed buildings in Medway; 32% of Medway’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Royal Dockyard Church
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1268203
Date first listed	24 May 1971
Local planning authority	Medway
Location	51.39255, 0.52688 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1268203

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Medway will require for your works on The Royal Dockyard Church, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Royal Dockyard Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Stable, South Range and Attached Wall to South	II*	45 m
Former Police Offices and Attached Wall	II*	49 m
The Customs House	II*	54 m
Figurehead Approximately 50 Metres South of Royal Dockyard Church	II	55 m
Wall Surrounding Garden to Rear of Former Commissioners House	II*	59 m
Former Hemp House, Spinning Room and Offices	II*	62 m
The Guard House (Cafe)	II*	64 m
Stables, North Range and Attached Perimeter Wall	II*	64 m
Guard House West and Store	II*	75 m
Former Hatchelling House and Engine Room	II*	80 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Dockyard Church listed?

Yes. The Royal Dockyard Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1268203, first listed on 24 May 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Royal Dockyard Church?

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