Grade I listed · Cheshire East

Church of St James

Church of St James is a Grade I listed building in Cheshire East, first listed on 12 January 1967. It is one of 47 Grade I entries among 2,652 listed buildings in Cheshire East; 8% of Cheshire East’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St James
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1136872
Date first listed	12 January 1967
Local planning authority	Cheshire East
Location	52.98916, -2.50788 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1136872

Planning works on this listed building?

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

Name	Grade	Distance
The Market House	II	34 m
Memorial Lampstandard	II	51 m
The Crown Hotel	II	59 m
Ivy House,no 19 and Holly House	II	65 m
28, Stafford Street	II	88 m
The Old Grammar School	II*	117 m
Cemetery Chapels	II	177 m
Milepost	II	237 m
Wharf Cottage, Audlem Wharf, at Sj 657 436	II	249 m
Baptist Chapel	II	337 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St James listed?

Yes. Church of St James is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1136872, first listed on 12 January 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 James?

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.