Grade II listed · South Derbyshire

Church of St John

Church of St John is a Grade II listed building in South Derbyshire, first listed on 14 October 1981. It is one of 616 Grade II entries among 712 listed buildings in South Derbyshire; 38% of South Derbyshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St John
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1096596
Date first listed	14 October 1981
Local planning authority	South Derbyshire
Location	52.78271, -1.56850 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1096596

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Derbyshire will require for your works on Church of 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 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 John

Name	Grade	Distance
The former Vicarage to Church of St John	II	44 m
Central Methodist Church	II	343 m
Springfield Junior School	II	882 m
Parkgate Farmhouse	II	898 m
Midway Farmhouse	II	991 m
L Shaped Range of Farm Buildings to North East of Midway Farmhouse	II	1.0 km
The Cottage	II	1.2 km
Granville Mill	II	1.2 km
Town Hall	II	1.2 km
Front range of former Sharpe's Pottery	II	1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St John listed?

Yes. Church of St John is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1096596, first listed on 14 October 1981. 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 John?

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