Grade II* listed · Blackpool

Church of the Sacred Heart

Church of the Sacred Heart is a Grade II* listed building in Blackpool, first listed on 20 October 1983. It is one of 5 Grade II* entries among 56 listed buildings in Blackpool; 13% of Blackpool’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of the Sacred Heart
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1072015
Date first listed20 October 1983
Local planning authorityBlackpool
Location53.81955, -3.05374 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1072015

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Blackpool will require for your works on Church of the Sacred Heart, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Church of the Sacred Heart listed?
Yes. Church of the Sacred Heart is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1072015, first listed on 20 October 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Church of the Sacred Heart?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Blackpool, 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.