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 14 April 1967. It is one of 47 Grade I 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 James
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1139497
Date first listed	14 April 1967
Local planning authority	Cheshire East
Location	53.22414, -2.16606 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1139497

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
Cross Base in Churchyard of St James	II	11 m
Pair of Gatepiers in Churchyard of St James	II	29 m
The Old Rectory	I	95 m
Gatepiers Approximately 20 Yards to North-East of Gawsworth Old Hall	II	155 m
Gawsworth Old Hall	I	157 m
The Gatehouse	II	187 m
Gawsworth New Hall	II*	234 m
Barn at New Hall Farm	II*	259 m
Garden Walls at Gawsworth Old Hall	II	313 m
Harrington Arms Public House	II	382 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 1139497, 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 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.