Grade I listed · Canterbury

Church of St Peter

Church of St Peter is a Grade I listed building in Canterbury, first listed on 30 January 1967. It is one of 62 Grade I entries among 1,882 listed buildings in Canterbury; 11% of Canterbury’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Peter
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1298996
Date first listed30 January 1967
Local planning authorityCanterbury
Location51.25611, 1.14454 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1298996

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 St Peter

NameGradeDistance
Cobham CourtII65 m
Bridge Over Ford Near Parish ChurchII115 m
Gatehouse, the Old PalaceII150 m
The Old PalaceII178 m
The Old VicarageII214 m
Parsonage FarmhouseII368 m
Riverside CottagesII513 m
Court Cottage Tudor CottageII538 m
Oast CottagesII546 m
Former OasthouseII552 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Peter listed?
Yes. Church of St Peter is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1298996, first listed on 30 January 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Church of St Peter?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Canterbury, 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.