Grade II listed · Barnet

Parish Church of St James

Parish Church of St James is a Grade II listed building in Barnet, first listed on 24 February 1949. It is one of 610 Grade II entries among 646 listed buildings in Barnet; 0% of Barnet’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Parish Church of St James
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1359055
Date first listed	24 February 1949
Local planning authority	Barnet
Location	51.62097, -0.16375 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1359055

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Barnet will require for your works on Parish 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 Parish Church of St James

Name	Grade	Distance
Statue in Friary Park	II	349 m
Lawrence Campe Almshouses	II	660 m
36 and 38, Torrington Park N12	II	756 m
Coachhouse Between Number 34 and 36	II	778 m
32 and 34, Torrington Park N12	II	795 m
Former Friern Barnet Town Hall	II	918 m
Church of All Saints	II	934 m
Mobil Forecourt Canopy, 1051-1055 High Road, Whetstone	II	951 m
Milestone Situated Outside Numbers 842 and 844 High Road 30 Yards South of Ravensdale Avenue	II	956 m
Church of St John	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Parish Church of St James listed?

Yes. Parish Church of St James is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1359055, first listed on 24 February 1949. 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 James?

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