Grade I listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Church of St Mary

Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 3 January 1967. It is one of 86 Grade I entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 12% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1287233
Date first listed	3 January 1967
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.26376, -2.57578 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1287233

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire West and Chester 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
Weaverham War Memorial	II	24 m
3 and 5, Church Lane	II	68 m
Raintub Cottage	II	201 m
6 and 8, Church Street	II	245 m
Poplar Cottage	II	290 m
3 and 5, High Street	II	310 m
The Wheatsheaf Hotel	II	317 m
Ivy House	II	323 m
12, High Street	II	329 m
14 and 16, High Street	II	356 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 1287233, first listed on 3 January 1967. 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 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.