Grade I listed · Stockton-on-Tees

Church of St John the Baptist

Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade I listed building in Stockton-on-Tees, first listed on 16 November 1967. It is one of 7 Grade I entries among 468 listed buildings in Stockton-on-Tees; 23% of Stockton-on-Tees’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1104901
Date first listed	16 November 1967
Local planning authority	Stockton-on-Tees
Location	54.51207, -1.35180 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1104901

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Stockton-on-Tees will require for your works on Church of St 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 St John the Baptist

Name	Grade	Distance
Egglescliffe War Memorial	II	53 m
The Rectory	II	61 m
West End House	II	72 m
16 and 18, Church Road	II	116 m
14, Church Road	II	124 m
The Cottage	II	125 m
8-12, Church Road	II	136 m
4 and 6, Church Road	II	147 m
Village Farmhouse	II	150 m
2, Church Road	II	156 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1104901, first listed on 16 November 1967. 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 the Baptist?

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