Grade I listed · Solihull

Church of Saint John the Baptist

Church of Saint John the Baptist is a Grade I listed building in Solihull, first listed on 8 September 1961. It is one of 12 Grade I entries among 384 listed buildings in Solihull; 22% of Solihull’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of Saint John the Baptist
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1075974
Date first listed	8 September 1961
Local planning authority	Solihull
Location	52.40994, -1.64294 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1075974

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Solihull will require for your works on Church of Saint John the Baptist, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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.

Listed buildings near Church of Saint John the Baptist

Name	Grade	Distance
Churchyard Cross	II	27 m
Well House	II	32 m
War Memorial in the Grounds of the Church of St John the Baptist	II	48 m
Berks Well	II	68 m
Spring Cottage	II	77 m
Village School	II	82 m
Spring Croft	II	90 m
The Cottage	II	100 m
Banbury Cottage	II	100 m
House Next to Village School	II	103 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of Saint John the Baptist listed?

Yes. Church of Saint John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1075974, first listed on 8 September 1961. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of Saint 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 Solihull, 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.