Grade I listed · Stockport

Parish Church of St Mary

Parish Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed building in Stockport, first listed on 14 May 1952. It is one of 7 Grade I entries among 393 listed buildings in Stockport; 1% of Stockport’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Parish Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1309701
Date first listed	14 May 1952
Local planning authority	Stockport
Location	53.41125, -2.15524 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1309701

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Stockport will require for your works on Parish 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 Parish Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Gateway to Parish Church of St Mary and Fountain to Side	II*	45 m
7, 9 and 11, Millgate	II	62 m
34, Market Place	II	66 m
The Arden Arms	II	81 m
8, Market Place	II	84 m
Staircase House	II*	86 m
Nos. 28 AND 28A, MARKET PLACE	II	108 m
Market Hall	II	108 m
4, Park Street	II	110 m
Bulls Head Public House	II	112 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Parish Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Parish Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1309701, first listed on 14 May 1952. 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?

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