Grade II listed · Lichfield

Church of St John

Church of St John is a Grade II listed building in Lichfield, first listed on 27 February 1964. It is one of 688 Grade II entries among 763 listed buildings in Lichfield; 16% of Lichfield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St John
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1374287
Date first listed	27 February 1964
Local planning authority	Lichfield
Location	52.63650, -1.83933 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1374287

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lichfield will require for your works on Church of St John, 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 John

Name	Grade	Distance
Church Tower Approximately 100 Metres North of Church of St John	II*	71 m
Stowe House	II	196 m
Ivy House	II	210 m
Lonsdale House	II	211 m
29, New Road	II	215 m
The Fox and Hounds	II	224 m
Lincoln House	II	239 m
36 and 38, Main Street	II	258 m
Shenstone War Memorial	II	394 m
Stroud Lodge	II	444 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St John listed?

Yes. Church of St John is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1374287, first listed on 27 February 1964. 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 John?

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