Grade II listed · Chichester

Former St Margaret'S Convent School

Former St Margaret'S Convent School is a Grade II listed building in Chichester, first listed on 17 September 2010. It is one of 3,130 Grade II entries among 3,336 listed buildings in Chichester; 98% of Chichester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former St Margaret'S Convent School
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1393969
Date first listed	17 September 2010
Local planning authority	Chichester
Location	50.98605, -0.74060 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1393969

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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 Former St Margaret'S Convent School

Name	Grade	Distance
11, 13, 15 and 17, Petersfield Road	II	50 m
The Egmont Public House	II	60 m
Hamlyn House	II	77 m
414 and 415, Rumbold'S Hill	II	80 m
Midhurst Sports and House Adjoining	II	81 m
Bepton Court	II	93 m
The Wheatsheaf Inn	II	94 m
Chantry Cottage	II	94 m
Regency House	II	97 m
2 and 3 West Street	II	97 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former St Margaret'S Convent School listed?

Yes. Former St Margaret'S Convent School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1393969, first listed on 17 September 2010. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former St Margaret'S Convent School?

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