Grade II listed · Southend-on-Sea

Church of St Alban the Martyr

Church of St Alban the Martyr is a Grade II listed building in Southend-on-Sea, first listed on 24 October 1996. It is one of 98 Grade II entries among 109 listed buildings in Southend-on-Sea; 79% of Southend-on-Sea’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Alban the Martyr
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1268402
Date first listed	24 October 1996
Local planning authority	Southend-on-Sea
Location	51.53939, 0.69992 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1268402

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Southend-on-Sea will require for your works on Church of St Alban the Martyr, 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 Alban the Martyr

Name	Grade	Distance
Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady Help of Christians and St Helen	II	139 m
Havens department store, Westcliff-on-Sea	II	338 m
Hall Adjoining Methodist Church Methodist Church	II	381 m
Sun Shelter, Cliff Gardens	II	542 m
Marteg House	II	591 m
Shelter opposite Wilson Road, Clifftown Parade, Southend on Sea, Essex	II	598 m
Southend-on-Sea War Memorial	II*	661 m
Palace Theatre	II	719 m
Shelter opposite no. 25 Clifftown Parade, Clifftown Parade, Southend on Sea, Essex	II	738 m
1-15, Nelson Street	II	762 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Alban the Martyr listed?

Yes. Church of St Alban the Martyr is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1268402, first listed on 24 October 1996. 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 Alban the Martyr?

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