Grade II listed · South Gloucestershire

Old Church of St Helen

Old Church of St Helen is a Grade II listed building in South Gloucestershire, first listed on 30 March 1960. It is one of 1,923 Grade II entries among 2,086 listed buildings in South Gloucestershire; 18% of South Gloucestershire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Old Church of St Helen
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1128878
Date first listed	30 March 1960
Local planning authority	South Gloucestershire
Location	51.57628, -2.53253 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1128878

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Gloucestershire will require for your works on Old Church of St Helen, 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 Old Church of St Helen

Name	Grade	Distance
Old Church Farmhouse	II	17 m
Entrance Gates, Piers and Wall About 10 Metres to North of Pypers	II	374 m
Pypers	II	376 m
Stables, Attached Walls and Piers About 50 Metres to West of Pypers	II	443 m
The Loans	II	688 m
Stable About 20 Metres to West of the Loans	II	690 m
Tockington Park Farmhouse	II	975 m
Lower Hazel Manor	II	984 m
Church of St Helen	II	987 m
Alveston War Memorial	II	995 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Church of St Helen listed?

Yes. Old Church of St Helen is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1128878, first listed on 30 March 1960. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Old Church of St Helen?

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.