Grade II listed · Wealden

Alfriston Post Office (Phillips' Stores) and the House Attached

Alfriston Post Office (Phillips' Stores) and the House Attached is a Grade II listed building in Wealden, first listed on 13 October 1952. It is one of 2,093 Grade II entries among 2,255 listed buildings in Wealden; 0% of Wealden’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Alfriston Post Office (Phillips' Stores) and the House Attached
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1293397
Date first listed	13 October 1952
Local planning authority	Wealden
Location	50.80810, 0.15638 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1293397

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Alfriston Post Office (Phillips' Stores) and the House Attached

Name	Grade	Distance
Ye Olde Smugglers Inn	II	12 m
The Market Cross	I	15 m
Patricia Okeley (Antiques and Objects D'Art) the Old Manse (Joans Hairdresser)	II	21 m
E and P Marshall (Newsagent) the Singing Kettle Waterloo Stores	II	25 m
Wood Butchers and House Attached to the South	II	27 m
The Manor House	II	29 m
6, 7 and 8 West Street	II	29 m
Saddler'S House and Ye Olde Tea House Ye Olde Tea House	II	35 m
Garden Wall to the North East of the Manor House	II	37 m
1, 2 AND 3, NORTH STREET (See details for further address information)	II	39 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Alfriston Post Office (Phillips' Stores) and the House Attached listed?

Yes. Alfriston Post Office (Phillips' Stores) and the House Attached is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1293397, first listed on 13 October 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Alfriston Post Office (Phillips' Stores) and the House Attached?

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