Grade I listed · Blackburn with Darwen

Roman Catholic Church of St Mary and St John the Baptist

Roman Catholic Church of St Mary and St John the Baptist is a Grade I listed building in Blackburn with Darwen, first listed on 24 November 1966. It is one of 2 Grade I entries among 226 listed buildings in Blackburn with Darwen; 7% of Blackburn with Darwen’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRoman Catholic Church of St Mary and St John the Baptist
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1072419
Date first listed24 November 1966
Local planning authorityBlackburn with Darwen
Location53.73502, -2.54285 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1072419

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Blackburn with Darwen will require for your works on Roman Catholic Church of St Mary and St John the Baptist, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Roman Catholic Church of St Mary and St John the Baptist listed?
Yes. Roman Catholic Church of St Mary and St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1072419, first listed on 24 November 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Roman Catholic Church of St Mary and 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 Blackburn with Darwen, 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.