Grade II* listed · Eastbourne

Congress Theatre

Congress Theatre is a Grade II* listed building in Eastbourne, first listed on 12 June 1998. It is one of 11 Grade II* entries among 132 listed buildings in Eastbourne; 77% of Eastbourne’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Congress Theatre
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1323698
Date first listed	12 June 1998
Local planning authority	Eastbourne
Location	50.76282, 0.28340 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1323698

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Eastbourne will require for your works on Congress Theatre, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 Congress Theatre

Name	Grade	Distance
Winter Garden	II	72 m
Devonshire Park Theatre	II	117 m
Eastbourne Heritage Centre	II	121 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside Devonshire Park Theatre	II	148 m
Gate Posts and Gates to Eastbourne College and Cobbled Wall	II	162 m
Warden'S House in Grounds of Eastbourne College	II	224 m
1-6, HOWARD SQUARE (See details for further address information)	II	246 m
Wish Tower	II	272 m
Church of All Saints	II	286 m
Statue of Spencer Compton, Eighth Duke of Devonshire Kg (1833/1908) Mayor of Eastbourne 1897/98	II	307 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Congress Theatre listed?

Yes. Congress Theatre is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1323698, first listed on 12 June 1998. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Congress Theatre?

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