Grade I listed · Croydon

Old Palace Croydon: Chapel

Old Palace Croydon: Chapel is a Grade I listed building in Croydon, first listed on 11 June 2025. It is one of 14 Grade I entries among 178 listed buildings in Croydon; 94% of Croydon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameOld Palace Croydon: Chapel
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1493512
Date first listed11 June 2025
Local planning authorityCroydon
Location51.37245, -0.10557 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1493512

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Old Palace Croydon: Chapel

NameGradeDistance
Old Palace Croydon: east range of the north courtI12 m
Old Palace Croydon: great chamber and undercroft rangeI17 m
Old Palace Croydon: western rangeI20 m
Old Palace Croydon: west range of the south courtI27 m
Old Palace Croydon: east range of the south courtI28 m
Old Palace Croydon: Great HallI33 m
Old Palace Croydon: southern range including long galleryI33 m
Parish Church of St John the BaptistI35 m
War Memorial at Croydon MinsterII43 m
Numbers 2 to 8 (Even) with Boundary Wall and Entry Arches and PiersII84 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Palace Croydon: Chapel listed?
Yes. Old Palace Croydon: Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1493512, first listed on 11 June 2025. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Old Palace Croydon: Chapel?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Croydon, 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.