Grade II* listed · Stratford-on-Avon

Former Parish Church of St James

Former Parish Church of St James is a Grade II* listed building in Stratford-on-Avon, first listed on 25 October 1951. It is one of 164 Grade II* entries among 3,334 listed buildings in Stratford-on-Avon; 0% of Stratford-on-Avon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Parish Church of St James
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1187755
Date first listed	25 October 1951
Local planning authority	Stratford-on-Avon
Location	52.20802, -1.66367 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1187755

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Stratford-on-Avon will require for your works on Former Parish 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 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 Former Parish Church of St James

Name	Grade	Distance
Headstone Approximately 11 Metres South of West End of Former Parish Church of St James	II	16 m
Two Headstones Approximately 14 Metres South West of Former Parish Church of St James	II	19 m
The Old Rectory	II	36 m
Alveston Lodge	II	95 m
Alveston House	II*	262 m
The Woodlands Woodside	II	351 m
Church of St James	II	365 m
The Lodge and Attached Stable Block	II	433 m
Kissing Tree House	II	459 m
Hemingford House	II	481 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Parish Church of St James listed?

Yes. Former Parish Church of St James is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1187755, first listed on 25 October 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Parish 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 Stratford-on-Avon, 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.