Grade I listed · Sefton

Roman Catholic Church of St Monica

Roman Catholic Church of St Monica is a Grade I listed building in Sefton, first listed on 19 March 1981. It is one of 2 Grade I entries among 566 listed buildings in Sefton; 54% of Sefton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRoman Catholic Church of St Monica
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1283647
Date first listed19 March 1981
Local planning authoritySefton
Location53.45391, -2.97978 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1283647

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sefton will require for your works on Roman Catholic Church of St Monica, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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 Roman Catholic Church of St Monica

Frequently asked questions

Is Roman Catholic Church of St Monica listed?
Yes. Roman Catholic Church of St Monica is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1283647, first listed on 19 March 1981. 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 St Monica?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Sefton, 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.