Grade II listed · Test Valley

St Mary's Church Steps and forecourt wall

St Mary's Church Steps and forecourt wall is a Grade II listed building in Test Valley, first listed on 24 June 1983. It is one of 1,968 Grade II entries among 2,087 listed buildings in Test Valley; 27% of Test Valley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	St Mary's Church Steps and forecourt wall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1093467
Date first listed	24 June 1983
Local planning authority	Test Valley
Location	51.21011, -1.47900 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1093467

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Test Valley will require for your works on St Mary's Church Steps and forecourt wall, 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 St Mary's Church Steps and forecourt wall

Name	Grade	Distance
1, Marlborough Street	II	20 m
2, Chantry Street	II	26 m
Church of St Mary	II*	33 m
94 and 96, High Street	II	49 m
11,13 and 15, Chantry Street	II	55 m
No 92, and Post Office	II	58 m
17, Chantry Street	II	60 m
Norman Doorway to St Mary'S Church	II	65 m
8 and 10, Marlborough Street	II	69 m
90, High Street	II	72 m

Frequently asked questions

Is St Mary's Church Steps and forecourt wall listed?

Yes. St Mary's Church Steps and forecourt wall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1093467, first listed on 24 June 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to St Mary's Church Steps and forecourt wall?

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