Grade I listed · Winchester

St John'S House

St John'S House is a Grade I listed building in Winchester, first listed on 6 March 1967. It is one of 64 Grade I entries among 2,260 listed buildings in Winchester; 18% of Winchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	St John'S House
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1350308
Date first listed	6 March 1967
Local planning authority	Winchester
Location	50.99984, -1.11359 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1350308

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Winchester will require for your works on St John'S House, 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 St John'S House

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of Our Lady	I	46 m
The Summer House and Terrace Wall	II	212 m
Abbey House	II	403 m
Manor Farm House	II	447 m
Barns 60 Metres North-East of Abbey House	II	451 m
Lodge	II	470 m
Gateway	II	472 m
The George and Falcon Inn	II	503 m
Old Forge Cottage	II	537 m
Paper Mill Cottage	II	563 m

Frequently asked questions

Is St John'S House listed?

Yes. St John'S House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1350308, first listed on 6 March 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to St John'S House?

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