Grade I listed · Adur

Lancing College, the Chapel

Lancing College, the Chapel is a Grade I listed building in Adur, first listed on 12 October 1954. It is one of 7 Grade I entries among 118 listed buildings in Adur; 14% of Adur’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameLancing College, the Chapel
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1286548
Date first listed12 October 1954
Local planning authorityAdur
Location50.84664, -0.30238 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1286548

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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 Lancing College, the Chapel

NameGradeDistance
Lancing College, the East and West QuadranglesII*128 m
Lancing College, Great SchoolII*145 m
Lancing College, Fields HouseII170 m
The Old Farmhouse, Lancing CollegeII305 m
Applesham FarmhouseII570 m
Former Stable at Applesham Farm to the North of the HouseII605 m
Barn at Applesham Farm to the North West of the Farmhouse and to the West of the Preceding StableII609 m
Hoe Court FarmhouseII669 m
Old Shoreham BridgeII*1.1 km
Church of St NicolasI1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Lancing College, the Chapel listed?
Yes. Lancing College, the Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1286548, first listed on 12 October 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Lancing College, the Chapel?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Adur, 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.