Grade I listed · Lewes

The Parish Church of St Leonard

The Parish Church of St Leonard is a Grade I listed building in Lewes, first listed on 2 March 1950. It is one of 29 Grade I entries among 1,270 listed buildings in Lewes; 0% of Lewes’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Parish Church of St Leonard
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1352955
Date first listed2 March 1950
Local planning authorityLewes
Location50.77189, 0.10131 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1352955

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lewes will require for your works on The Parish Church of St Leonard, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Parish Church of St Leonard listed?
Yes. The Parish Church of St Leonard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1352955, first listed on 2 March 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Parish Church of St Leonard?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Lewes, 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.