Grade I listed · Isle of Wight

Church of St John the Baptist

Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade I listed building in Isle of Wight, first listed on 14 March 1949. It is one of 29 Grade I entries among 1,977 listed buildings in Isle of Wight; 0% of Isle of Wight’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1365369
Date first listed	14 March 1949
Local planning authority	Isle of Wight
Location	50.66990, -1.13256 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1365369

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Isle of Wight will require for your works on Church of St John the Baptist, 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 Church of St John the Baptist

Name	Grade	Distance
Yaverland Manor	I	27 m
Barn Approximately 30 Metres to South East of Yaverland Manor	II	59 m
Barn Approximately 50 Metres to South East of Yaverland Manor	II	81 m
The Old Rectory	II	325 m
North Cottage Thatch Cottage	II	532 m
Brading Railway Station Main Building on East Platform	II	1.0 km
Brading Railway Station Signal Box	II	1.0 km
Brading Railway Station Main Building	II	1.0 km
Brading Railway Station Footbridge	II	1.0 km
Station House	II	1.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1365369, first listed on 14 March 1949. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St John the Baptist?

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