Grade II* listed · Leicester

Parish Church of St Peter

Parish Church of St Peter is a Grade II* listed building in Leicester, first listed on 5 January 1950. It is one of 36 Grade II* entries among 395 listed buildings in Leicester; 0% of Leicester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Parish Church of St Peter
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1074029
Date first listed	5 January 1950
Local planning authority	Leicester
Location	52.65891, -1.12493 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1074029

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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 Parish Church of St Peter

Name	Grade	Distance
Stables Immediately South of Belgrave House	II	28 m
Stables South West of Belgrave House	II	42 m
Belgrave House, Railings and Piers in Front of Belgrave House	II*	46 m
Belgrave Hall and railings and gates in front of the Hall	II*	61 m
Gateway and Railings to Belgrave Gardens Opposite Belgrave Hall	II	62 m
Garden Boundary Walls to South and East of Belgrave Hall	II	70 m
Stables at Belgrave Hall	II	91 m
Inner Garden Walls East of Belgrave Hall	II	100 m
Monument to Edward Holdsworth at East End of Garden at Belgrave Hall Including Statue of Religion	II*	111 m
Cross Corners Wall to East of Cross Corners	II	113 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Parish Church of St Peter listed?

Yes. Parish Church of St Peter is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1074029, first listed on 5 January 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Parish Church of St Peter?

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