Grade II* listed · Waltham Forest

Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin

Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade II* listed building in Waltham Forest, first listed on 27 May 1954. It is one of 13 Grade II* entries among 117 listed buildings in Waltham Forest; 14% of Waltham Forest’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameParish Church of St Mary the Virgin
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1293623
Date first listed27 May 1954
Local planning authorityWaltham Forest
Location51.56379, -0.01505 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1293623

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Waltham Forest will require for your works on Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin listed?
Yes. Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1293623, first listed on 27 May 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin?
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.