Grade II listed · Cheshire East

Church of St Stephen Forest Chapel

Church of St Stephen Forest Chapel is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire East, first listed on 14 April 1967. It is one of 2,424 Grade II entries among 2,652 listed buildings in Cheshire East; 15% of Cheshire East’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Stephen Forest Chapel
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1136676
Date first listed	14 April 1967
Local planning authority	Cheshire East
Location	53.24630, -2.03994 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1136676

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire East will require for your works on Church of St Stephen Forest Chapel, 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 Church of St Stephen Forest Chapel

Name	Grade	Distance
Milestone 210 Metres North West of Torgate Farm	II	1.2 km
Milepost at Sj 9818 7347	II	1.5 km
Milepost at Sj 9681 7353	II	1.5 km
Parish Boundary Stone at Side of Drive to Tupclose Farm	II	1.7 km
Parish Boundary Stone at Sj 9680 7025	II	2.0 km
Milestone at Sj 9609 7365	II	2.0 km
Milepost at Sj 9927 7310	II	2.1 km
Parish Boundary Stone 100 Metres North East of Clough House	II	2.3 km
Parish Boundary Stone 10 Metres North of Clough House	II	2.3 km
Parish Boundary Stone at Sj 9537 7326	II	2.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Stephen Forest Chapel listed?

Yes. Church of St Stephen Forest Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1136676, first listed on 14 April 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 Stephen Forest Chapel?

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