Grade II* listed · Kirklees

Parish Church of St Peter

Parish Church of St Peter is a Grade II* listed building in Kirklees, first listed on 3 March 1952. It is one of 73 Grade II* entries among 2,978 listed buildings in Kirklees; 0% of Kirklees’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Parish Church of St Peter
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1134977
Date first listed	3 March 1952
Local planning authority	Kirklees
Location	53.64726, -1.78095 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1134977

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Kirklees will require for your works on Parish Church of St Peter, 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 Parish Church of St Peter

Name	Grade	Distance
Gateway Arch to South of Church of St Peter Lamp Post in Middle of St Peters Gardens	II	19 m
24, Kirkgate	II	39 m
26, Kirkgate	II	47 m
Kirkgate Buildings	II	50 m
The Fleece Public House	II	54 m
No. 14 Kirkgate	II	65 m
8, Kirkgate	II	68 m
10 and 12, Kirkgate	II	69 m
7 and 9, Beastmarket	II	72 m
14, Cross Church Street	II	72 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Parish Church of St Peter listed?

Yes. Parish Church of St Peter is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1134977, first listed on 3 March 1952. 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 Peter?

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