Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

St Johns Rectory, with Front Garden Wall and Railings

St Johns Rectory, with Front Garden Wall and Railings is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 10 January 1972. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 24% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	St Johns Rectory, with Front Garden Wall and Railings
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1375970
Date first listed	10 January 1972
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.19040, -2.88479 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1375970

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire West and Chester will require for your works on St Johns Rectory, with Front Garden Wall and Railings, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 St Johns Rectory, with Front Garden Wall and Railings

Name	Grade	Distance
30, 32 and 34, Love Street	II	23 m
1-5, Priory Place	II	27 m
St Johns Church Hall	II	45 m
Former Rectory and Garden Railing	II*	54 m
6-10, Priory Place	II	55 m
Love Street School (St Werburgh Middle School)	II	64 m
11, 12 and 13, Priory Place	II	78 m
Forest House	II	81 m
14, 15 and 16, Priory Place	II	82 m
House of Shelter	II	98 m

Frequently asked questions

Is St Johns Rectory, with Front Garden Wall and Railings listed?

Yes. St Johns Rectory, with Front Garden Wall and Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1375970, first listed on 10 January 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to St Johns Rectory, with Front Garden 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.