Grade I listed · Exeter

Church of St Mary Steps

Church of St Mary Steps is a Grade I listed building in Exeter, first listed on 29 January 1953. It is one of 22 Grade I entries among 985 listed buildings in Exeter; 6% of Exeter’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Mary Steps
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1224263
Date first listed	29 January 1953
Local planning authority	Exeter
Location	50.71990, -3.53471 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1224263

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Exeter will require for your works on Church of St Mary Steps, 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 Mary Steps

Name	Grade	Distance
Lamp Post Beside the Church of St Mary Steps	II	9 m
1 and 3, West Street	II	14 m
5 and 7, West Street	II*	16 m
24, West Street	II	18 m
20 and 22, West Street	II	21 m
Street Surface	II	25 m
14-18, West Street	II	27 m
12, West Street	II	33 m
10, West Street	II	37 m
4-8, West Street	II	46 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Mary Steps listed?

Yes. Church of St Mary Steps is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1224263, first listed on 29 January 1953. 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 Mary Steps?

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