Grade II listed · Stoke-on-Trent

Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart, and attached railings

Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart, and attached railings is a Grade II listed building in Stoke-on-Trent, first listed on 15 March 1993. It is one of 192 Grade II entries among 212 listed buildings in Stoke-on-Trent; 50% of Stoke-on-Trent’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart, and attached railings
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1221068
Date first listed	15 March 1993
Local planning authority	Stoke-on-Trent
Location	53.05883, -2.20375 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1221068

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Stoke-on-Trent will require for your works on Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart, and attached railings, 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 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 Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart, and attached railings

Name	Grade	Distance
Tunstall War Memorial	II	280 m
Tunstall Public Library and Public Baths	II	350 m
Tunstall Market	II	382 m
Former Town Hall, National Westminster Bank and shops	II	423 m
Clock Tower and Attached Railings	II	510 m
Former Chapel of Methodist New Connection	II	550 m
Christ Church	II	640 m
The Vine Public House	II	1.0 km
Wade Heath Pottery Works	II	1.4 km
Hill Top Methodist Church (Remains Of)	II	1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart, and attached railings listed?

Yes. Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart, and attached railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1221068, first listed on 15 March 1993. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart, and attached railings?

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