Grade I listed · South Kesteven

Church of St Nicholas

Church of St Nicholas is a Grade I listed building in South Kesteven, first listed on 20 September 1955. It is one of 108 Grade I entries among 2,152 listed buildings in South Kesteven; 17% of South Kesteven’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Nicholas
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1317449
Date first listed20 September 1955
Local planning authoritySouth Kesteven
Location52.96300, -0.61253 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1317449

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Kesteven will require for your works on Church of St Nicholas, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Nicholas listed?
Yes. Church of St Nicholas is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1317449, first listed on 20 September 1955. 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 Nicholas?
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.