Grade II* listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Church of St Paul, including south-west boundary wall and gates, Hooton

Church of St Paul, including south-west boundary wall and gates, Hooton is a Grade II* listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 17 May 1985. It is one of 177 Grade II* entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 60% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Paul, including south-west boundary wall and gates, Hooton
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1115407
Date first listed	17 May 1985
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.29055, -2.95095 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1115407

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire West and Chester will require for your works on Church of St Paul, including south-west boundary wall and gates, Hooton, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Paul, including south-west boundary wall and gates, Hooton

Name	Grade	Distance
Hooton, Childer Thornton and Little Sutton War Memorial	II	59 m
Hooton Lodge with Screen Wall and Gates	II*	64 m
Thorton Hall	II	214 m
184, Chester Road	II	231 m
180, Chester Road	II	247 m
White Lion Inn	II	282 m
354 and 356, Chester Road	II	511 m
Thornton Lodge	II	534 m
White Lodge	II	638 m
78-80, Chester Road	II	660 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Paul, including south-west boundary wall and gates, Hooton listed?

Yes. Church of St Paul, including south-west boundary wall and gates, Hooton is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1115407, first listed on 17 May 1985. 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 Paul, including south-west boundary wall and gates, Hooton?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cheshire West and Chester, 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.