Grade I listed · North Yorkshire

The Church Stairs

The Church Stairs is a Grade I listed building in North Yorkshire, first listed on 23 February 1954. It is one of 275 Grade I entries among 12,230 listed buildings in North Yorkshire; 6% of North Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Church Stairs
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1316348
Date first listed23 February 1954
Local planning authorityNorth Yorkshire
Location54.48886, -0.61126 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1316348

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Yorkshire will require for your works on The Church Stairs, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Church Stairs listed?
Yes. The Church Stairs is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1316348, first listed on 23 February 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Church Stairs?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North Yorkshire, 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.