Grade II listed · Tameside

Church of St James

Church of St James is a Grade II listed building in Tameside, first listed on 9 May 2003. It is one of 308 Grade II entries among 331 listed buildings in Tameside; 92% of Tameside’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St James
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1350353
Date first listed	9 May 2003
Local planning authority	Tameside
Location	53.49147, -2.08945 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1350353

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tameside will require for your works on Church of St James, 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 James

Name	Grade	Distance
Albion Warehouse	II*	225 m
Ashton-under-Lyne and District War Memorial	II*	318 m
Market Hall	II	321 m
Gatepiers, overthrows and railings at south-west and south entrances to Ashton-under-Lyne Memorial Gardens	II	327 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside Market Hall	II	330 m
Ashton Under Lyne Town Hall	II	333 m
Careers Office That Part of the Civic Offices Which Was Formerly the Water Board Offices	II	391 m
St Michael'S House	II	393 m
121, Stamford Street	II	397 m
John Leech Grave Headstone Adjacent to Porch of St Michael and All Angels' Church	II	408 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St James listed?

Yes. Church of St James is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1350353, first listed on 9 May 2003. 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 James?

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