Grade I listed · South Kesteven

Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul

Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul is a Grade I listed building in South Kesteven, first listed on 20 September 1951. It is one of 108 Grade I entries among 2,152 listed buildings in South Kesteven; 2% of South Kesteven’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of Saint Peter and Saint Paul
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1298472
Date first listed20 September 1951
Local planning authoritySouth Kesteven
Location52.94516, -0.61768 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1298472

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Kesteven will require for your works on Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, 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 Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul

NameGradeDistance
Chest Tomb 5 Metres North West of Church of Saint Peter and Saint PaulII11 m
Group of 2 Chest Tombs and 5 Headstones 1 Metre East of Church of Saint Peter and Saint PaulII13 m
Group of Seven Headstones 1 Metre East of Church of Saint Peter and Saint PaulII14 m
Group of 6 Coffin Shaped Chest Tombs 30 Metres East of Church of Saint Peter and Saint PaulII23 m
Boundary Wall Gateway and Gazebo South of Church of Saint Peter and Saint PaulII28 m
Churchyard Gateway and Boundary Wall at Church of Saint Peter and Saint PaulII46 m
Orangery at North End of Italian Garden 200 Metres North of Belton HouseII*53 m
Steps on the North Terrace of the Italian Garden North West of Belton HouseII60 m
Statue at the North End of the Main Garden Axis North East of Belton HouseII68 m
The Old School and Adjoining Boundary WallsII71 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul listed?
Yes. Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1298472, first listed on 20 September 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from South Kesteven, 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.