Grade I listed · Eastbourne

Compton Place

Compton Place is a Grade I listed building in Eastbourne, first listed on 27 May 1949. It is one of 3 Grade I entries among 132 listed buildings in Eastbourne; 0% of Eastbourne’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameCompton Place
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1353113
Date first listed27 May 1949
Local planning authorityEastbourne
Location50.76469, 0.27162 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1353113

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Eastbourne will require for your works on Compton Place, 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 Compton Place

NameGradeDistance
The Stables and Coachhouses at Compton PlaceI69 m
Cobble and Brick Garden Wall at the CottageII199 m
The Cottage (On Corner of Granville Road)II210 m
Greystone Haugh Greystone HouseII236 m
Trevin Towers Including Attached Summer House, Terrace Walling and StepsII391 m
Ascham St Vincent War Memorial ArchII396 m
Former Stables and Motor House at Trevin TowersII397 m
Caffyns GarageII435 m
Our Lady of Ransom Roman Catholic ChurchII458 m
Eastbourne Town HallII481 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Compton Place listed?
Yes. Compton Place is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1353113, first listed on 27 May 1949. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Compton Place?
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.