Grade I listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Church of St Michael

Church of St Michael is a Grade I listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 1 June 1967. It is one of 86 Grade I entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 18% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Michael
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1145903
Date first listed	1 June 1967
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.23882, -2.99517 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1145903

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire West and Chester will require for your works on Church of St Michael, 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 Michael

Name	Grade	Distance
Tombchest of William Briscoe (Died 1723) and Others, 4 Metres West of Priest'S Door to St Michael'S Church	II	7 m
Tombchest of William Briscoe (Died 1704) and Others 5 Metres South West of Priest'S Door to St Michael'S Church	II	10 m
Tombchest of Rev M Reay and 4 Children, 5 Metres West of South Porch of St Michael'S Church	II	12 m
Tombchest of John Nevett Bennett, 8 Metres South of South Porch of St Michael'S Church	II	18 m
Church House Farmhouse	II	22 m
Sundial in the Churchyard of St Michael	II	23 m
Tombchest of James Phillips, 2 Metres South of the Sundial in the Churchyard of St Michael	II	26 m
Gates, Gatepiers and Churchyard Wall Along North Side of Shotwick Lane	II	26 m
Tombchest of Robert and Martha Ellison, 10 Metres South West of South West Corner of Tower of Church of St Michael	II	27 m
Woodbine Cottage	II	35 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Michael listed?

Yes. Church of St Michael is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1145903, first listed on 1 June 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 Michael?

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