Grade II* listed · Waltham Forest

Parish Church of St Mary'S

Parish Church of St Mary'S is a Grade II* listed building in Waltham Forest, first listed on 19 October 1951. It is one of 13 Grade II* entries among 117 listed buildings in Waltham Forest; 0% of Waltham Forest’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Parish Church of St Mary'S
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1357600
Date first listed	19 October 1951
Local planning authority	Waltham Forest
Location	51.58507, -0.01180 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1357600

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Parish Church of St Mary'S

Name	Grade	Distance
St Mary'S Churchyard Riggs Family Tomb Close to First Bay from East of South Wall of Chancel	II	14 m
St Mary'S Churchyard Wise Family Tomb Close to South Wall of Tower	II	19 m
St Mary's Churchyard, Morley Wilson family table tomb about 20 metres to north west of tower.	II	32 m
St Mary'S Churchyard, Solly Family Tomb, About 20 Yards to South West of Tower	II	36 m
Monoux Almshouses	II	42 m
Wall to South East Side of Graveyard to St Mary'S Church	II	46 m
Pillar Box on Corner of Church Lane and Path to St Mary'S Church	II	53 m
The Ancient House	II	74 m
10, Church Lane E17	II	77 m
Squires Almshouses	II	94 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Parish Church of St Mary'S listed?

Yes. Parish Church of St Mary'S is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1357600, first listed on 19 October 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Parish Church of St Mary'S?

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