Grade II listed · Brighton and Hove

Roedean School Main Buildings

Roedean School Main Buildings 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	Roedean School Main Buildings
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1380831
Date first listed	26 August 1999
Local planning authority	Brighton and Hove
Location	50.81203, -0.08411 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1380831

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Brighton and Hove will require for your works on Roedean School Main Buildings, 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 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 Roedean School Main Buildings

Name	Grade	Distance
Kemp Family Tomb in Churchyard of Church of St Wulfran	II	626 m
Church of St Wulfran	I	628 m
Ovingdean Rectory	II*	656 m
Rectory Cottage	II	657 m
Rectory Lodge	II	669 m
Coach House to Ovingdean Rectory	II	670 m
Tythe Barn	II	680 m
Numbers 11, 12 and 13 and the Granary	II	698 m
Ovingdean Grange	II	746 m
Former Stables to Ovingdean Grange	II	771 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Roedean School Main Buildings listed?

Yes. Roedean School Main Buildings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1380831, 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 Roedean School Main Buildings?

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.