Grade II* listed · Chorley

Church of St Laurence

Church of St Laurence is a Grade II* listed building in Chorley, first listed on 21 December 1966. It is one of 26 Grade II* entries among 434 listed buildings in Chorley; 5% of Chorley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Laurence
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1072631
Date first listed	21 December 1966
Local planning authority	Chorley
Location	53.65472, -2.63244 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1072631

Planning works on this listed building?

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

Ask Planium what consent you need

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.

Listed buildings near Church of St Laurence

Name	Grade	Distance
Railings Extending Circa 50 Metres Along West Perimeter of St Laurences Churchyard	II	30 m
Former Gateway to St Laurences Churchyard	II	37 m
Chorcliffe House	II	47 m
Post and Railings Protecting Raised Section of Park Road on East Side, Extending Circa 80 Metres from Junction with Church Brow	II	49 m
The Swan with Two Necks	II	64 m
War Memorial Gateway to Astley Park	II	101 m
The George	II	116 m
The Manor House	II	212 m
Chorley Unitarian Chapel	II	230 m
Gateway to Roman Catholic Church of St Mary	II	232 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Laurence listed?

Yes. Church of St Laurence is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1072631, first listed on 21 December 1966. 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 Laurence?

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