Grade II listed · West Northamptonshire

Church of St James

Church of St James is a Grade II listed building in West Northamptonshire, first listed on 22 January 1976. It is one of 3,521 Grade II entries among 3,836 listed buildings in West Northamptonshire; 23% of West Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St James
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1191151
Date first listed	22 January 1976
Local planning authority	West Northamptonshire
Location	52.23933, -0.91396 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1191151

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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
Office Building at St James' Depot	II	180 m
Express Lift Tower	II	552 m
Postern Gate and Walls	II	647 m
3, Black Lion Hill	II	726 m
Black Lion Inn	II	737 m
Doddridge United Reformed Church	II	748 m
Church of St Peter	I	782 m
Cromwell House	II*	829 m
Former All Saints School	II	989 m
43, Gold Street	II	1.0 km

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 II listed building, list entry number 1191151, first listed on 22 January 1976. 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 West Northamptonshire, 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.