Grade II* listed · Bexley

Parish Church of St Paulinus

Parish Church of St Paulinus is a Grade II* listed building in Bexley, first listed on 20 May 1952. It is one of 9 Grade II* entries among 114 listed buildings in Bexley; 1% of Bexley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Parish Church of St Paulinus
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1359434
Date first listed	20 May 1952
Local planning authority	Bexley
Location	51.45490, 0.17473 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1359434

Planning works on this listed building?

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

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Parish Church of St Paulinus

Name	Grade	Distance
Lychgate to West of Parish Church of St Paulinus	II	53 m
One Bell Public House	II	140 m
172, 172A and 172B, Old Road	II	144 m
Brooklands	II	264 m
56-62, Bexley Lane	II	286 m
64, Bexley Lane	II	292 m
The Long Shed (Part of David Evans Limited Factory at Number 71)	II	355 m
Wall Fronting Grounds Formerly Belonging to Bexley House (Demolished)	II	392 m
Crayford War Memorial in grounds of Crayford Manor	II	428 m
Coal Duty Boundary Marker (In the Grounds of the Old Orchard)	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Parish Church of St Paulinus listed?

Yes. Parish Church of St Paulinus is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1359434, first listed on 20 May 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Parish Church of St Paulinus?

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