Grade I listed · Mid Sussex

The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity

The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity is a Grade I listed building in Mid Sussex, first listed on 28 October 1957. It is one of 18 Grade I entries among 1,062 listed buildings in Mid Sussex; 8% of Mid Sussex’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1285135
Date first listed	28 October 1957
Local planning authority	Mid Sussex
Location	50.89411, -0.20323 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1285135

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Mid Sussex will require for your works on The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Parish Church of the Holy Trinity

Name	Grade	Distance
The Rectory	II	52 m
The Stables to the West of Poynings Manor Farmhouse	II	70 m
Glebe Cottage	II	84 m
Barn to the North West of Poynings Manor Farmhouse and North of the Stables to the West of Poynings Manor Farmhouse	II	85 m
Forge House	II	153 m
Oak Cottage	II	158 m
Numbers 1 and 2 Oak Cottages	II	251 m
Dyke Farmhouse	II	331 m
Mill House	II	456 m
Barn to the North West of Saddlescombe Farmhouse and North of the Cart-Shed to the West of Saddlescombe Farmhouse	II	897 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity listed?

Yes. The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1285135, first listed on 28 October 1957. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity?

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