Grade II listed · Portsmouth

Church of St James

Church of St James is a Grade II listed building in Portsmouth, first listed on 11 October 2013. It is one of 409 Grade II entries among 455 listed buildings in Portsmouth; 99% of Portsmouth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St James
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1412162
Date first listed	11 October 2013
Local planning authority	Portsmouth
Location	50.79434, -1.05775 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1412162

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 James

Name	Grade	Distance
Eastfield Hotel	II	541 m
Gate Piers and Gates, Milton Cemetery	II	548 m
Milton Cemetery Chapel	II	564 m
Church of St Patrick	II	595 m
St James Hospital and Attached Piers and Lamp Posts	II	597 m
St James Hospital Chapel	II	743 m
St Marys House Including Lodge and Community Centre	II	991 m
Dissenters Chapel	II	995 m
Eastney Depot: Gas Engine House	II	998 m
The Gravediggers Public House	II	1.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St James listed?

Yes. Church of St James is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1412162, first listed on 11 October 2013. 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 James?

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