Grade II listed · Somerset

Church Rooms to South, Church of St John the Baptist

Church Rooms to South, Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 29 January 1985. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 60% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church Rooms to South, Church of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1344882
Date first listed	29 January 1985
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.28755, -2.81663 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1344882

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Rooms to South, Church of St John the Baptist

Name	Grade	Distance
Pethers Cottage the Grey House	II	15 m
Steps and Railings Forming an Approach to South Porch, Church of St John the Baptist	II	15 m
Axbridge War Memorial	II	18 m
Church of St John the Baptist	I	22 m
The Oak Hotel and Restaurant	II	25 m
Church House	II	29 m
Lloyds Bank House	II	35 m
Morecambe House	II	35 m
Forecourt Wall, Piers and Gates to the Court House	II	43 m
1, Church Lane	II	43 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church Rooms to South, Church of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. Church Rooms to South, Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1344882, first listed on 29 January 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church Rooms to South, 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 Somerset, 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.