Grade I listed · Stratford-on-Avon

Church of St John the Baptist

Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade I listed building in Stratford-on-Avon, first listed on 1 February 1967. It is one of 65 Grade I entries among 3,334 listed buildings in Stratford-on-Avon; 13% of Stratford-on-Avon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1024581
Date first listed	1 February 1967
Local planning authority	Stratford-on-Avon
Location	52.23684, -1.79984 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1024581

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Stratford-on-Avon will require for your works on Church of St John the Baptist, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Church of St John the Baptist

Name	Grade	Distance
Rose Cottage	II	28 m
Ring O Bell Cottage	II	32 m
The Old School House	II	39 m
The Old Vicarage	II	49 m
Cottage Approximately 30 Metres South West of the King'S Head Public House	II	64 m
The King'S Head Inn	II	98 m
20-23, Bearley Road	II	114 m
Bay Cottage the Retreat	II	122 m
Guild Rooms the Porch	II*	122 m
Home Farm Cottage	II	128 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1024581, first listed on 1 February 1967. 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 John the Baptist?

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