Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Welsh Presbyterian Church and Forecourt Wall and Railings

Welsh Presbyterian Church and Forecourt Wall and Railings is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 26 March 1974. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 37% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Welsh Presbyterian Church and Forecourt Wall and Railings
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1375923
Date first listed	26 March 1974
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.19029, -2.88759 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1375923

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire West and Chester will require for your works on Welsh Presbyterian Church and Forecourt Wall and Railings, 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 Welsh Presbyterian Church and Forecourt Wall and Railings

Name	Grade	Distance
9, St John Street	II	10 m
Number 6 and Attached Bollards	II	44 m
Wesleyan Methodist Church	II	57 m
10-18, Foregate Street	II	74 m
Lloyds Bank	II	78 m
Part of City Wall from Eastgate to Thimblebys Tower and Attached Gravestones	I	83 m
1-7, Lumley Place	II	85 m
Old Bank Buildings	II	85 m
Remains of Roman Amphitheatre	I	90 m
The Plumbers Arms Public House	II	92 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Welsh Presbyterian Church and Forecourt Wall and Railings listed?

Yes. Welsh Presbyterian Church and Forecourt Wall and Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1375923, first listed on 26 March 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Welsh Presbyterian Church and Forecourt Wall and Railings?

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