Grade II listed · West Lancashire

Church of St James

Church of St James is a Grade II listed building in West Lancashire, first listed on 19 August 1988. It is one of 484 Grade II entries among 511 listed buildings in West Lancashire; 64% of West Lancashire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St James
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1073009
Date first listed	19 August 1988
Local planning authority	West Lancashire
Location	53.61694, -2.71744 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1073009

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Lancashire will require for your works on Church of St James, 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 of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 James

Name	Grade	Distance
Barn Approximately 10 Metres South West of North Tunley Farmhouse	II	289 m
North Tunley Farmhouse	II	292 m
Toogood Farmhouse	II	467 m
Charity Farmhouse	II	633 m
Cowlings Farmhouse	II	736 m
Milestone at Sd 534 133	II	859 m
Raby Fold Farmhouse and Cottage	II	876 m
Cross Base	II	947 m
Copyhold Farmhouse	II	1.4 km
Barn at Sanderson Farmhouse	II	1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St James listed?

Yes. Church of St James is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1073009, first listed on 19 August 1988. 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 James?

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