Grade I listed · Babergh

Chapel of St Stephen

Chapel of St Stephen is a Grade I listed building in Babergh, first listed on 10 January 1953. It is one of 89 Grade I entries among 3,006 listed buildings in Babergh; 4% of Babergh’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chapel of St Stephen
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1351742
Date first listed	10 January 1953
Local planning authority	Babergh
Location	51.97535, 0.79070 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1351742

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Babergh will require for your works on Chapel of St Stephen, 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 Chapel of St Stephen

Name	Grade	Distance
Fysh House	II	483 m
Moat Farmhouse	II	579 m
Hold Farmhouse	II	636 m
White Horse House	II	853 m
Spout House	II	919 m
Junipers	II	942 m
The Manse	II	950 m
Tadworth	II	960 m
Rose Cottage	II	967 m
Chapel Cottages	II	986 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chapel of St Stephen listed?

Yes. Chapel of St Stephen is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1351742, first listed on 10 January 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Chapel of St Stephen?

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