Grade I listed · Norwich

Former Church of St James

Former Church of St James is a Grade I listed building in Norwich, first listed on 26 May 1954. It is one of 62 Grade I entries among 1,041 listed buildings in Norwich; 23% of Norwich’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFormer Church of St James
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1372521
Date first listed26 May 1954
Local planning authorityNorwich
Location52.63597, 1.30034 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1372521

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Norwich will require for your works on Former Church of St James, 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 Former Church of St James listed?
Yes. Former Church of St James is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1372521, first listed on 26 May 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Former Church of St James?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Norwich, 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.