Grade II listed · Brighton and Hove

Chapel of St Josephs Convent

Chapel of St Josephs Convent is a Grade II listed building in Brighton and Hove, first listed on 14 April 1988. It is one of 1,128 Grade II entries among 1,224 listed buildings in Brighton and Hove; 61% of Brighton and Hove’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chapel of St Josephs Convent
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1380028
Date first listed	14 April 1988
Local planning authority	Brighton and Hove
Location	50.81933, -0.12547 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1380028

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Chapel of St Josephs Convent

Name	Grade	Distance
St Josephs Convent and Attached Railings	II	12 m
Church of St John the Baptist	II*	38 m
Numbers 11-14 and Attached Railings	II	48 m
Number 10 and Attached Railings	II	48 m
St Josephs Convent of Mercy	II	54 m
Stables	II	63 m
Methodist Church and Attached Railings	II	74 m
Pelham Institute	II	86 m
2, St Georges Road	II	90 m
Numbers 1-14 and Attached Railings	II*	98 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chapel of St Josephs Convent listed?

Yes. Chapel of St Josephs Convent is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1380028, first listed on 14 April 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Chapel of St Josephs Convent?

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