Grade II listed · Waltham Forest

Church of Our Lady of Grace and St Teresa of Avila

Church of Our Lady of Grace and St Teresa of Avila is a Grade II listed building in Waltham Forest, first listed on 16 July 1997. It is one of 104 Grade II entries among 117 listed buildings in Waltham Forest; 83% of Waltham Forest’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of Our Lady of Grace and St Teresa of Avila
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1271998
Date first listed	16 July 1997
Local planning authority	Waltham Forest
Location	51.63023, 0.00163 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1271998

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Waltham Forest will require for your works on Church of Our Lady of Grace and St Teresa of Avila, 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 Our Lady of Grace and St Teresa of Avila

Name	Grade	Distance
The Bull and Crown Public House	II	59 m
Church of St Peter and St Paul Churchyard Gate and Gatepiers (South of Church)	II	61 m
Church of St Peter and St Paul	II*	110 m
Church of St Peter and St Paul Churchyard Gates and Gatepiers (North of Church)	II	154 m
Carbis Cottage	II	160 m
Chingford War Memorial	II	247 m
Chingford United Reformed Church	II	396 m
Pimp Hall Dovecote	II	508 m
Ordnance Survey Obelisk	II	714 m
Friday Hill House	II	810 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of Our Lady of Grace and St Teresa of Avila listed?

Yes. Church of Our Lady of Grace and St Teresa of Avila is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1271998, first listed on 16 July 1997. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of Our Lady of Grace and St Teresa of Avila?

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