Grade II* listed · Cornwall

Leek Seed Chapel

Leek Seed Chapel is a Grade II* listed building in Cornwall, first listed on 14 April 1999. It is one of 583 Grade II* entries among 12,596 listed buildings in Cornwall; 96% of Cornwall’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Leek Seed Chapel
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1386524
Date first listed	14 April 1999
Local planning authority	Cornwall
Location	50.35115, -4.72808 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1386524

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cornwall will require for your works on Leek Seed Chapel, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Leek Seed Chapel

Name	Grade	Distance
Leek Seed Chapel Stephens Tomb North West of Chapel	II	12 m
Cross Shaft Immediately South of St Mary'S Church	II	223 m
Church of St Mary	II*	230 m
Milestone at Milestone Cottage, St Blazey Gate	II	296 m
Bluegate House	II	375 m
33 and 35, St Austell Road	II	444 m
51 and 53, St Austell Road	II	747 m
Parterre Walls to Tregrehan House	II	863 m
Tregrehan House and Attached Steps and Parterre Walls with Urns	II*	869 m
Lodge South of Tregrehan House	II	882 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Leek Seed Chapel listed?

Yes. Leek Seed Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1386524, first listed on 14 April 1999. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Leek Seed Chapel?

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