Grade II* listed · North West Leicestershire

Church of St Matthew

Church of St Matthew is a Grade II* listed building in North West Leicestershire, first listed on 24 November 1965. It is one of 40 Grade II* entries among 657 listed buildings in North West Leicestershire; 13% of North West Leicestershire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Matthew
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1361236
Date first listed	24 November 1965
Local planning authority	North West Leicestershire
Location	52.78218, -1.39873 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1361236

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North West Leicestershire will require for your works on Church of St Matthew, 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 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 Church of St Matthew

Name	Grade	Distance
The Round House	II	171 m
Methodist Chapel	II	302 m
The Farmhouse	II	377 m
Old Mill	II	753 m
Mill Farmhouse	II	763 m
Staunton Lodge Farmhouse	II	1.3 km
Elms Farmhouse	II	1.7 km
Brandgate Farmhouse and Attached Outbuilding	II	1.8 km
Ashby Lodge, Gates and Railings	II	1.9 km
Coach Road Cottage	II	2.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Matthew listed?

Yes. Church of St Matthew is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1361236, first listed on 24 November 1965. 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 Matthew?

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