Grade I listed · Cherwell

Church of St Peter

Church of St Peter is a Grade I listed building in Cherwell, first listed on 7 December 1966. It is one of 38 Grade I entries among 2,327 listed buildings in Cherwell; 19% of Cherwell’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Peter
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1200258
Date first listed	7 December 1966
Local planning authority	Cherwell
Location	51.92610, -1.18580 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1200258

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cherwell will require for your works on Church of St Peter, 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 Peter

Name	Grade	Distance
Brock Memorial Approximately 3 Metres South East of Porch of Church of St Peter	II	10 m
Churchyard Cross Approximately 10 Metres South of Church of St Peter	II	19 m
Outbuilding Approximately 50 Metres North of Manor House	II	32 m
Old Rectory	II	34 m
8 and 9 Bainton Road, Includes 10 and 11 Bainton Road	II	57 m
Manor House	II	70 m
Number 13 and Attached Outbuilding	II	80 m
Outbuilding Approximately 30 Metres East of Manor House	II	84 m
5-6, Bainton Road	II	142 m
Laneside House	II	164 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Peter listed?

Yes. Church of St Peter is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1200258, first listed on 7 December 1966. 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 Peter?

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