Grade II* listed · Milton Keynes

St Michael'S Church of the Open University

St Michael'S Church of the Open University is a Grade II* listed building in Milton Keynes, first listed on 17 November 1966. It is one of 59 Grade II* entries among 1,109 listed buildings in Milton Keynes; 18% of Milton Keynes’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	St Michael'S Church of the Open University
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1160855
Date first listed	17 November 1966
Local planning authority	Milton Keynes
Location	52.02335, -0.71181 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1160855

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 St Michael'S Church of the Open University

Name	Grade	Distance
Walton Hall at the Open University	II	182 m
The Old Rectory, the Open University	II	210 m
Walton Lodge Cottage	II	447 m
Manor House	II	606 m
Thatched Cottage	II	625 m
Stable Block to Manor House	II	653 m
456 and 458, Simpson Road	II	670 m
442, Simpson Road	II	671 m
Barn to West of Number 458	II	677 m
The Forge	II	677 m

Frequently asked questions

Is St Michael'S Church of the Open University listed?

Yes. St Michael'S Church of the Open University is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1160855, first listed on 17 November 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to St Michael'S Church of the Open University?

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