Grade I listed · Swale

Church of St Peter and St Paul

Church of St Peter and St Paul is a Grade I listed building in Swale, first listed on 24 January 1967. It is one of 37 Grade I entries among 1,440 listed buildings in Swale; 15% of Swale’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Peter and St Paul
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1325956
Date first listed	24 January 1967
Local planning authority	Swale
Location	51.28929, 0.93555 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1325956

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Swale will require for your works on Church of St Peter and St 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 St Peter and St Paul

Name	Grade	Distance
Group of Headstones to North and East of Church of St Peter and St Paul	II	20 m
Churchyard Wall to Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul	II	33 m
Boughton Court	II	43 m
The Vicarage	II	59 m
Barn 20 Metres North of Boughton Court	II	69 m
Boughton Church Farmhouse	II	196 m
Cottages 10 Metres East of Nos 1-6 Church Cottages	II	238 m
Wellbrook Farmhouse	II	477 m
Crouch Hill Cottages	II	678 m
Bramble Hall	II	924 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Peter and St Paul listed?

Yes. Church of St Peter and St Paul is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1325956, first listed on 24 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 and St Paul?

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