Grade II* listed · Southend-on-Sea

Church of St Clement

Church of St Clement is a Grade II* listed building in Southend-on-Sea, first listed on 23 November 1951. It is one of 6 Grade II* entries among 109 listed buildings in Southend-on-Sea; 0% of Southend-on-Sea’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Clement
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1322326
Date first listed	23 November 1951
Local planning authority	Southend-on-Sea
Location	51.54134, 0.65425 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1322326

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Clement

Name	Grade	Distance
Tomb of Mary Ellis in St Clement's Church	II	19 m
Tomb of William Goodlad in St Clement's Church	II	24 m
Tomb of Mary Anna Haddock in St Clement's Church	II	25 m
Herschell House	II	49 m
Prospect House	II	69 m
Old Bank House	II	153 m
Leigh Library	II	173 m
28, Leigh Hill	II	176 m
62 and 63, High Street	II	354 m
The Crooked Billet Public House	II	432 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Clement listed?

Yes. Church of St Clement is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1322326, first listed on 23 November 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 St Clement?

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