Grade II listed · Brighton and Hove

Church of St John the Evangelist

Church of St John the Evangelist is a Grade II listed building in Brighton and Hove, first listed on 26 August 1999. It is one of 1,128 Grade II entries among 1,224 listed buildings in Brighton and Hove; 77% of Brighton and Hove’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St John the Evangelist
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1380756
Date first listed	26 August 1999
Local planning authority	Brighton and Hove
Location	50.84441, -0.15102 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1380756

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 Church of St John the Evangelist

Name	Grade	Distance
19, 21 and 23, North Road	II	187 m
25 and 27, North Road	II	194 m
28, North Road	II	195 m
36, North Road	II	207 m
199, Preston Road	II	208 m
Lamp Post Approx 10 Metres North of Entrance of St Peters Churchyard	II	216 m
Preston Manor and Attached Railings	II*	225 m
Wellhouse to Preston Manor	II	226 m
Garden Walls of Preston Manor to the South East of the House	II	250 m
7, 9 and 11, South Road	II	252 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St John the Evangelist listed?

Yes. Church of St John the Evangelist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1380756, first listed on 26 August 1999. 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 Evangelist?

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.