Grade I listed · Stockport

Church of St Mary

Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed building in Stockport, first listed on 24 March 1950. It is one of 7 Grade I entries among 393 listed buildings in Stockport; 0% of Stockport’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1241643
Date first listed	24 March 1950
Local planning authority	Stockport
Location	53.39419, -2.21748 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1241643

Planning works on this listed building?

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

Name	Grade	Distance
Crosier Family Chest Tomb North of St Mary'S Church	II	19 m
Cross to South of Church of St Mary	II	19 m
Sundial to East of Church of St Mary	II	33 m
Lychgate to Church of St Mary	II	38 m
Depleach Hall	II	278 m
Former Premier Cafe, 3 High Street, Cheadle	II	284 m
Hawbank House	II	287 m
George and Dragon Hotel	II	297 m
Manor House	II	332 m
Cheadle War Memorial, High Street, Cheadle, Stockport	II	344 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1241643, first listed on 24 March 1950. 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?

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