Grade II* listed · Rossendale

Church of St Nicholas with St John

Church of St Nicholas with St John is a Grade II* listed building in Rossendale, first listed on 7 June 1971. It is one of 13 Grade II* entries among 272 listed buildings in Rossendale; 10% of Rossendale’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Nicholas with St John
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1072799
Date first listed	7 June 1971
Local planning authority	Rossendale
Location	53.69724, -2.25247 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1072799

Planning works on this listed building?

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

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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 Nicholas with St John

Name	Grade	Distance
Sundial C5 Metres from South West Corner of Church of St Nicholas	II	27 m
2-6, Old Street	II	42 m
Harrier Hound Monument to Methusalah Yates in Churchyard to South of Church of St. Nicholas with St. John	II*	49 m
63 and 65, Church Street	II	73 m
5, Bolton Street	II	130 m
Ashlands	II	206 m
Nos 1 to 23 (odd) and Nos 2 to 28 (even) Victoria Parade	II	488 m
Church of St James the Great	II	512 m
Heightside	II	574 m
Entrances to Railway Tunnels	II	699 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Nicholas with St John listed?

Yes. Church of St Nicholas with St John is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1072799, first listed on 7 June 1971. 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 Nicholas with St John?

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