Grade I listed · South Gloucestershire

Parish Church of St James the Elder

Parish Church of St James the Elder is a Grade I listed building in South Gloucestershire, first listed on 3 March 1961. It is one of 45 Grade I entries among 2,086 listed buildings in South Gloucestershire; 19% of South Gloucestershire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Parish Church of St James the Elder
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1114993
Date first listed	3 March 1961
Local planning authority	South Gloucestershire
Location	51.56379, -2.33895 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1114993

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Gloucestershire will require for your works on Parish Church of St James the Elder, 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 Parish Church of St James the Elder

Name	Grade	Distance
Chest Tomb, 1 Yard North of North Door of St James' Church	II	8 m
Chest Tomb, 4 Yards to North of North Door of St James' Church	II	10 m
Slade Chest Tomb, 6 Yards North of North Door of St James' Church	II	12 m
Chest Tomb, 1 Yard North East of Chancel of St James' Church	II	14 m
Smith Chest Tomb, 9 Yards North of Chancel of St James' Church	II	15 m
Chest Tomb, 4 Yards to North East of Chancel of St James' Church	II	17 m
Chest Tomb, 10 Yards to North of North Aisle of St James' Church	II	17 m
Chest Tomb, 5 Yards North East of Chancel of St James' Church	II	17 m
Chest Tomb, 4 Yards from West Door of St James' Church	II	18 m
Isaac Chest Tomb, 17 Yards North of Chancel of St James' Church	II	22 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Parish Church of St James the Elder listed?

Yes. Parish Church of St James the Elder is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1114993, first listed on 3 March 1961. 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 James the Elder?

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