Grade II listed · Harlow

Church of St John the Baptist

Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade II listed building in Harlow, first listed on 19 June 1981. It is one of 165 Grade II entries among 179 listed buildings in Harlow; 30% of Harlow’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1337068
Date first listed	19 June 1981
Local planning authority	Harlow
Location	51.78399, 0.13096 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1337068

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Harlow 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 II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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
Help sculpture	II	21 m
St John'S Cottage	II	33 m
38, Market Street	II	65 m
The Crown Public House	II	66 m
42-48, Market Street	II	73 m
21, Fore Street	II	102 m
23 and 25, Fore Street	II	103 m
17 and 19, Fore Street	II	106 m
The Chequers Public House	II	108 m
Marquis of Granby Public House	II	110 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 II listed building, list entry number 1337068, first listed on 19 June 1981. 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 Harlow, 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.