Grade I listed · Herefordshire, County of

Church of St James

Church of St James is a Grade I listed building in Herefordshire, County of, first listed on 11 June 1959. It is one of 125 Grade I entries among 5,926 listed buildings in Herefordshire, County of; 16% of Herefordshire, County of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St James
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1178822
Date first listed	11 June 1959
Local planning authority	Herefordshire, County of
Location	52.31656, -2.86266 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1178822

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Herefordshire, County of 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
Churchyard Cross About 7 Yards South East of the Church of St James	II	22 m
The Parish Room	II	47 m
Old Cobblers Shop and Adjoining Two Dwellings About 50 Yards South East of the Church of St James	II	54 m
Callis Close	II	69 m
Steps House	II	81 m
Court House	II	88 m
Outbuilding About 20 Yards North East of Court House	II	91 m
Brook House	II	102 m
The Brook	II	112 m
Queen'S House	II	115 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 1178822, first listed on 11 June 1959. 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 Herefordshire, County of, 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.