Grade I listed · Tendring

Church of St John the Baptist

Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade I listed building in Tendring, first listed on 4 July 1986. It is one of 19 Grade I entries among 967 listed buildings in Tendring; 36% of Tendring’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1317259
Date first listed	4 July 1986
Local planning authority	Tendring
Location	51.80500, 1.15646 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1317259

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tendring will require for your works on Church of St John the Baptist, 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 John the Baptist

Name	Grade	Distance
Great Clacton Hall	II	45 m
Church House St Johns House Terrys Diy Shop	II	64 m
The Maltings and Shop on Corner of St Johns Road, Attached to and	II	100 m
Crown Top Hairdressers Page Estate Agents Rewards Restaurant	II	104 m
Saddlers Cottage	II	113 m
The Ship Inn	II	121 m
The Queen'S Head Hotel	II	123 m
The Plough	II	125 m
Forge Cottage	II	141 m
Three Chimneys	II	155 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1317259, first listed on 4 July 1986. 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 John the Baptist?

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