Grade I listed · Cheshire East

The Chapel of Saint Nicholas

The Chapel of Saint Nicholas 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
FieldValue
NameThe Chapel of Saint Nicholas
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1138593
Date first listed12 January 1967
Local planning authorityCheshire East
Location53.06006, -2.68090 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1138593

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire East will require for your works on The Chapel of Saint Nicholas, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Chapel of Saint Nicholas listed?
Yes. The Chapel of Saint Nicholas is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1138593, 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 The Chapel of Saint Nicholas?
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.