Grade I listed · Epping Forest

Church of St Michael the Archangel

Church of St Michael the Archangel is a Grade I listed building in Epping Forest, first listed on 20 February 1967. It is one of 15 Grade I entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Epping Forest; 9% of Epping Forest’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Michael the Archangel
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1169697
Date first listed	20 February 1967
Local planning authority	Epping Forest
Location	51.67207, 0.15720 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1169697

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Epping Forest will require for your works on Church of St Michael the Archangel, 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 the Archangel

Name	Grade	Distance
Tombstone in Churchyard of Church of St Michael Approx 100 Feet from South East Corner of Church to Sir William and Lady Smyth 1877	II	50 m
Hill Hall and Attached Service Wings to North and West	I	411 m
Fisherman'S Hut to South East of Hill Hall	II	420 m
Hill Hall Bathing Pavilion	II	424 m
Two Terrace Walls to West of Hill Hall	II	431 m
Outbuilding to North-West of Hill Hall	II	464 m
Colemans Farm Barn to South West of Farmhouse	II	508 m
Colemans Farm Outbuildings to South West of Farmhouse	II	535 m
Red Brick Wall Approximately 700 Metres North East of Hill Hall	II	551 m
Barn to South East of Peakes Farmhouse	II	986 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Michael the Archangel listed?

Yes. Church of St Michael the Archangel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1169697, first listed on 20 February 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 the Archangel?

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