Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Church of St Paul

Church of St Paul is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 6 December 1985. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 67% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Paul
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1253457
Date first listed	6 December 1985
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.27729, -2.76231 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1253457

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire West and Chester will require for your works on Church of St Paul, 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 Church of St Paul

Name	Grade	Distance
Lychgate to St Paul'S Churchyard	II	26 m
Helsby War Memorial	II	41 m
Bank House	II	127 m
265, Chester Road	II	225 m
Rose Farmhouse	II	295 m
Shippon and Barn 10 Metres North West of Rose Farmhouse	II	327 m
Rake House	II	418 m
Wrights Cottage	II	429 m
Helsby Junction Signal Box	II	614 m
Former Stationmaster's House and main Railway Station building Helsby Station	II	617 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Paul listed?

Yes. Church of St Paul is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1253457, first listed on 6 December 1985. 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 Paul?

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