Grade II listed · Southwark

Presbytery to the Roman Catholic Church of the English Martyrs

Presbytery to the Roman Catholic Church of the English Martyrs is a Grade II listed building in Southwark, first listed on 17 September 1998. It is one of 874 Grade II entries among 908 listed buildings in Southwark; 69% of Southwark’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Presbytery to the Roman Catholic Church of the English Martyrs
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1385817
Date first listed	17 September 1998
Local planning authority	Southwark
Location	51.49101, -0.08864 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1385817

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Southwark will require for your works on Presbytery to the Roman Catholic Church of the English Martyrs, 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 Presbytery to the Roman Catholic Church of the English Martyrs

Name	Grade	Distance
Roman Catholic Church of the English Martyrs	II	12 m
English Martyrs Primary School	II	41 m
English Martyrs School (Part)	II	101 m
Lady Margaret Church	II	203 m
Church of St Christopher (Former Pembroke College Mission Church), and No. 80	II	227 m
Elephant House	II	313 m
Driscoll House	II	348 m
154-170, New Kent Road	II	366 m
K2 Telephone Kiosk Opposite Number 43 (Number 43 Not Included)	II	384 m
Numbers 1-19 Including Handrail	II	396 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Presbytery to the Roman Catholic Church of the English Martyrs listed?

Yes. Presbytery to the Roman Catholic Church of the English Martyrs is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1385817, first listed on 17 September 1998. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Presbytery to the Roman Catholic Church of the English Martyrs?

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