Grade II listed · Chichester

The Gateway to the Commandery

The Gateway to the Commandery is a Grade II listed building in Chichester, first listed on 18 June 1959. It is one of 3,130 Grade II entries among 3,336 listed buildings in Chichester; 16% of Chichester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Gateway to the Commandery
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1275759
Date first listed	18 June 1959
Local planning authority	Chichester
Location	50.98538, -0.73905 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1275759

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Chichester will require for your works on The Gateway to the Commandery, 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 The Gateway to the Commandery

Name	Grade	Distance
JE Allnutt and Son Ltd	II	8 m
The Bricklayers Arms Public House	II	14 m
Goldrings and attached buildings to rear	II	18 m
Former Richard Green (Ripley) Ltd, Ironmonger	II	30 m
Jefferson'S Butchers and Blackiston House	II	33 m
2 and 3 West Street	II	35 m
Burnell House	II	45 m
Midhurst Sports and House Adjoining	II	51 m
Wool Cottage	II	51 m
Bepton Court	II	57 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gateway to the Commandery listed?

Yes. The Gateway to the Commandery is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1275759, first listed on 18 June 1959. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Gateway to the Commandery?

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.