Grade I listed · North Somerset

Church of St John the Baptist

Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade I listed building in North Somerset, first listed on 9 February 1961. It is one of 35 Grade I entries among 1,079 listed buildings in North Somerset; 5% of North Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1157891
Date first listed	9 February 1961
Local planning authority	North Somerset
Location	51.33843, -2.80920 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1157891

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Somerset will require for your works on Church of St John the Baptist, 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 John the Baptist

Name	Grade	Distance
Two Monuments to Brookman and Watts Families in Churchyard, 2 and 5 Metres South of Church of St John	II	14 m
The Cottage	II	48 m
Churchill Court	II	65 m
Gatepiers and Gates South East of Churchill Court	II	76 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	418 m
Matron'S House at Sidney Hill Cottage Homes	II	420 m
April Cottage	II	432 m
Sidney Hill Cottage Homes and Attached Gatepiers, Walls and Gates	II	475 m
Sundial in Inner Courtyard at Sidney Hill Cottage Homes	II	477 m
Ash Green	II	577 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1157891, first listed on 9 February 1961. 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 John the Baptist?

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