Bluecoat School and Former Chapel of St John Baptist
Bluecoat School and Former Chapel of St John Baptist is a Grade II* listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 28 July 1955. It is one of 177 Grade II* entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 3% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Bluecoat School and Former Chapel of St John Baptist |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1375966 |
| Date first listed | 28 July 1955 |
| Local planning authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Location | 53.19405, -2.89382 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1375966 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Cheshire West and Chester will require for your works on Bluecoat School and Former Chapel of St John Baptist, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 Bluecoat School and Former Chapel of St John Baptist
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge of Sighs | II | 20 m |
| Northgate House | II | 27 m |
| Northgate Bridge | II | 30 m |
| 3, Upper Northgate Street | II | 35 m |
| Numbers 2 and 4 and Railings to Areas | II | 36 m |
| Almshouses of Hospital of St John Baptist | II | 40 m |
| The Northgate | I | 40 m |
| Garden Court | II | 47 m |
| 5 and 7, Upper Northgate Street | II | 48 m |
| Bull and Stirrup Hotel | II | 52 m |